Apparently one of the prerequisites of being a minor league baseball coach these days is to go nuts arguing with umpires. It’s not enough to go out and get in the face or kick a little dirt on an umpire, apparently you’ve got to stage a theatrical performance for the ages. Joe Mikulik of the Asheville Tourists and Phillip Wellman of the Mississippi Braves have put on quite a show the past two seasons, as the YouTube.com clips below attest to.
So, who’s got your vote for the craziest minor league coach?
Joe Mikulik, June 25, 2006 vs. the Lexington Legends:
Or Phillip Wellman, most recently on June 1, 2007 vs. Chattanooga Lookouts:
Personally, I think Wellman steals the show by acting like the rosin bag as a grenade and then blowing kisses to the fans as he left, but Mikulik gets points for his face first dive into second base. Talk about trying to sell tickets…
