An umpire made one of the worst strike calls you’ll ever see on a blatantly outside pitch

Opening Day 2023 had its share of rough umpire moments, which isn’t anything new.

But I have to call out this one from the St. Louis Cardinals’ 10-9 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

With Dan Iassogna behind the dish, Jays reliever Adam Cimber threw a pitch to Brendan Donovan that was as outside as you’ll ever see a ball in a catcher’s mitt. Yet it was called a strike!

Now, I get it: Umpiring is tough. But this is another good video to file away in the “robot umps are probably a good idea” case.

Check this thing out that was way off the plate:

Umpire Dan Iassogna with a strong entry for worst call of opening day.

This pitch to Brendan Donovan missed outside by 6.24 inches#Cardinals #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/Ttq73XcqLv

— Umpire Auditor (@UmpireAuditor) March 30, 2023

Dan Iassogna everyone https://t.co/Cm3fndHnyk

— Ben Cerutti (@stlfanbc7) March 30, 2023

Dan Iassogna made a hell of an argument for robo umps today. Called pitch >6 inches wide a strike. Exhibit #761,243 that humans shouldn't call pitches. pic.twitter.com/eKBvNGbgLR

— Steve Mallinson🇺🇦 (@stevemallinson) March 31, 2023

GAH SO BAD.