MLB concluded its investigation into umpire Pat Hoberg's gambling-related incident, resulting in his termination by commissioner Rob Manfred. Although the investigation did not find evidence of Hoberg making bets on baseball or manipulating games, concerns regarding his integrity led to doubt about his ability to uphold the game's standards. This stemmed from incidents where bets were placed from his shared account during games he officiated, notably two 2021 games involving the Dodgers, raising suspicion that influenced his employment with the league.
Although no direct betting or game manipulation was established, MLB's investigations raised concerns about Pat Hoberg's integrity as an umpire, leading to his termination.
Hoberg's strike zone accuracy score was impressive at 98.89% during a Dodgers game in 2021, which raised no immediate concerns about his officiating performance.
The investigation was prompted due to past bets placed from Hoberg’s shared account, but the league couldn't find definitive evidence against him.
Despite being noted for his accuracy, the combination of past incidents warranted the termination of Hoberg from his role as an umpire in MLB.
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