The Los Angeles Angels announced the dismissal of advance scout Justin Prinstein on Tuesday after video emerged showing him recording the Colorado Rockies' coaching staff during a game at Angel Stadium.
The footage, captured in broad daylight, quickly spread on social media where Prinstein had previously identified himself as "The Baseball Spy," a nickname that hinted at his penchant for covert observation.
Team officials confirmed that the decision to part ways with Prinstein was made immediately after the incident was brought to light, emphasizing that the breach of league protocols left no room for leniency.
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Major League Baseball conducted its own review and concluded that Prinstein acted alone, finding no evidence of a broader scheme to steal signs or gather illicit intelligence.
Despite the controversy, the Rockies managed to win two of the three games in the series, underscoring that the episode did not alter the outcome on the field.
Angels executives declined to comment further, but sources close to the club said the organization hopes to move past the episode as it focuses on the remainder of the season.