Who agrees that Jim Joyce is a class act?

Question

I was beyond furious when he made the call, but I'm now seeing where baseball can benefit from his giant showing of class. Do you agree? He and Galarraga were both unbelievably superior in their handling of the situation.

Joyce is a class act.

Answer 1

I have a new perpective now that everything has evolve. That game was the only true "perfect game".



I mean, a perfect game is never really a perfect game. If it was perfect, there would be no balls. Each pitch would have to be a strike or a hit ball for an out. We like to use the word perfect but in a truly perfect game there should be no more than 9 pitches per inning.



What made this game a perfect game is that the pitcher acted perfectly. He knew he got screwed, but didn't get mad and didn't give up. Just went to the next batter and got an out. He is a true role model. Life is not always fair and when you it happens to you, you recognize it, but then you just go back to work and get the job done. When it was obvious that the apology was genuine, he accepted it and forgave the Ump. He acted perfectly.



His teamates stood up for him. Then they stood up for the Ump when he expressed his genuine apology. Perfectlly handled.



The Ump blew the call. But when he recognize it, he didn't make excuses. He apologized accepted responsibility and was willing to take whatever punisishment that was to be dished out. We all make mistakes, but it is what we do when we do make a mistake that defines our character. He blew the call, but everything he did after that was perfect.



IMO, this was a more perfect game than all the previous "perfect games". It is rare that sport truly transcend from being just a game to something much more meaningful. This is one of those times.

Answer 2

I also was very upset at the call he made and also agree he was very classy when he apologized to Galarraga and the whole team. When the lineup cards were being exchanged before the next day's game and Galarraga was bringing out the card for his team and Joyce was crying that just shows how much it hurt him that he so obviously missed that call. Jim Joyce is a real class act in my book.

Answer 3

All involved showed a lot of class and professionalism. Joyce was even given the choice of being replaced the next game, but declined. That took guts as well as class. The fans reaction, and Gallaraga's reaction next game were what baseball should be!





One thing that many people are not realizing is this; That call was made based on Joyce's years of experience and what he saw. It was obviously wrong, but until he saw it he believed the runner beat the throw. Here is the part many aren't realizing; even if the runner had beaten the throw, calling the out would have been the easy thing to do! Joyce knew what was going on, and surely wanted the out and perfect game. He knew a safe call even if correct would not be well received, but he had the guts to make the call with conviction!



I have attended umpiring clinics with Jim Joyce as an instructor. He is a class act, and one of the best in the business.

Answer 4

Joyce and Galarraga both handled a very difficult situation with the best class.

Answer 5

yeah, give a lot of credit for the way they both handled it afterwards. the situation could've been a lot worse if they never handled it like they did. Galarraga seems like a nice guy who wouldn't make an already bad situation worse. and Jim Joyce has been umpiring for about 20 yrs, so he knew how to handle the situation.

Answer 6

Both Joyce and Galarraga are not "acts" - they are both very genuine.

Could be a subtle sign that the 'Me First' attitude and Steroid Era is finally over.

Answer 7

Honestly,any umpire would or should have done the same thing and admit that he was wrong on the call...you could tell easily anyone in their right mind would admit their wrong after replay.



Gallarraga really showed class because he still had a smile on his face after the incident happend,and he forgave Jim Joyce.

Answer 8

In the Joe West, I'm going to eject everyone within 20 feet of me umpiring era, seeing someone who can actually take criticism that well is refreshing. There's a reason he's considered one of the best umpires in the league, and there's a reason that he'll stay that way despite the call. I can only hope that he doesn't end up like Denkinger and spout his mouth off every time there's a bad call made ever, but I don't think he will.

Answer 9

I respect Joyce because he admitted he got the call wrong, I just don't know what he was thinking. Any close play in that situation you have to call the guy out.

Answer 10

Yes I think how he and Galarraga acted was beyond awesome. I even feel worse for him than I do Galarraga.



Galarraga got a frickin' Corvette. I have no remorse for him anymore.

Answer 11

Not nearly as much of a class act as GALARRAGA was with the way he reacted after the call was blown!



If this was any other pitcher, he wouldve literally killed that umpire!

Answer 12

Well It was an error in Judgment let by gones be by gones both Joyce and Gallaraga deserve Respect in My opinion.

Answer 13

I am still pissed man.. I mean.. he toeeeeee tully blew that call. That was so devastating. Crying is last resort when you can't get what you want or when you make a huge mistake and want forgiveness. I'm still pissed he BLEW THE CALL! Yes he's only human but damn that was obvious! what was he looking at?