Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them make prudent career decisions.

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During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which...

During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which...

Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor...

Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor...

If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.

If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy...

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy...

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I...

Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I...

The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the...

The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the...

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they...

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they...

Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential...

Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential...

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading...

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading...

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without...

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without...

The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays...

The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays...

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave...

I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave...

As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication...

As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication...

My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and...

My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and...

After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my...

After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my...

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that...

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that...

Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level....

Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level....