Angels Fire Scout Justin Prinstein for Filming Rockies Staff During 3-Game Series
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Angels Fire Scout Justin Prinstein for Filming Rockies Staff During 3-Game Series
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Summary
Justin Prinstein was dismissed after the Angels learned he had filmed the Rockies' coaching staff from the stands during a June series at Coors Field, according to The Athletic.
A smartphone recording in the designated scout section triggered the firing because MLB bars personal electronics from being used to record coaches or decode signs.
MLB was alerted by someone at the ballpark and informed the Angels; the league later concluded Prinstein acted alone, sparing the club fines or lost draft picks.
The incident still left the Angels apologizing to Colorado, and the Rockies went on to win 2 of 3 games in the series.