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Seems like an unfair, or narrow application of a penalty. An out can only be called on a batter or runner elgible to be put out. What about the runner put out at 1B who then flings his helmet into CF? What about the on-deck batter that has a few choices words for the umpire? Or any defensive player, on the field, or in the dugout? What if a defensive and offensive player tangle and take a couple swings at each other? Each player is ejected, but the offensive team takes a bigger hit for they get an additional penalty.
What would you do in the following scenario? Home team up by a run, last of the 7th, visitors have bases loaded and 2 outs. Hot head Charlie, coming back to 1st base after the the pitch, is bumped by F3 Sly Sylvester. A couple words, a little pushing, and then they are swinging. You eject them both, call an out on Charlie - inning's over, that's game. Sly's team pulls out a victory.
WMB
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