Umpire-Empire Reporter

For Immediate Release June 18, 2013 Dates Set for The Umpire School’s 2014 Session; School Granted Eligibility to Accept Foreign Students ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--The Umpire School™ (TUS) announced today that the dates for its next four-week session will be Jan. 5 – Feb. 2, 2014, at the Vero Beach Sports Village in Vero Beach, Fla. TUS also recently secured an M-1 classification from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security to allow it to accept students from outside the United States. “We are authorized to issue form I-20 certificates of eligibility to foreign students that register and are accepted to attend The Umpire School,†TUS Executive Director Justin Klemm said. “Students from around the world can now improve their skills under the guidance of former and current professional umpires at our all-inclusive school.†Registration for the 2014 session is now open. For more information about The Umpire School, a State of Florida fully-licensed school, please visit www.TheRightCall.net, call 877-799-UMPS (8677) or email info@TheRightCall.net. ###

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Umpire Schoolâ„¢ (TUS) announced Wednesday that it has been named the "Preferred Umpire School" of Umpire-Empire.com, a leading online resource for umpires and the umpiring profession. As part of a comprehensive relationship, TUS instructors will participate in blogs, forums and video chats on Umpire-Empire.com and be made available for offseason camps or clinics. Umpire-Empire.com will create a discussion forum dedicated solely to TUS on its site. TUS and Umpire-Empire.com see the association as mutually beneficial to both parties. "We look forward to growing our relationship with the umpiring community and this partnership with Umpire-Empire.com is an enormous step towards that goal," TUS Executive Director Justin Klemm said. "Our approach will be constructive and educational in nature and we look forward to being one of the many resources that Umpire-Empire offers to its members." "Umpire-Empire.com is proud to have The Umpire School as our preferred umpire school," Umpire-Empire Owner Warren Workman said. "We believe this relationship will benefit not only the members of Umpire-Empire.com, but the amateur baseball umpiring community as a whole. We are thrilled that Umpire-Empire.com can be a part of The Umpire School's efforts to reach out to and engage with amateur umpires and look forward to working together with The Umpire School to build a long-lasting relationship." For more information about The Umpire School, a State of Florida fully-licensed school, whose next session is being held in January 2014, please visit www.TheRightCall.net, call 877-799-UMPS (8677) or email info@TheRightCall.net. http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130605&content_id=49700482&vkey=pr_milb&fext=.jsp&sid=milb

What Makes a Hall of Fame Umpire?Beyond the Box Score ... is first while O'Day is 22nd). Another interesting leaderboard that features this trio is the Ejections list. Klem ejected 256 men—the most ever. Rigler is second with 192 while O'Day ranks third with 185. Active umpires Bob Davidson and Joe West ... View the full article

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Local umpires can get free lessons from the pros at Wendelstedt SchoolDaytona Beach News-Journal Instructional staff from the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School and the Ormond Beach Leisure Services Department are teaming up to provide a free three-day umpire clinic on Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2. The clinic is free. However, advance registration is ... View the full article

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Umpire Schoolâ„¢ (TUS) announced today the addition of eight staff members to meet the demands of its increasing student enrollment. In addition to newly hired PBUC evaluator, Tyler Funneman, Minor League Baseballâ„¢ umpires Chase Eade (Appalachian), Blake Felix (California), Brandon Henson (Southern), Tom Honec (Eastern), Javerro January (South Atlantic), Ron Teague (California) and Lew Williams (Midwest) will assist Professional Baseball Umpire Corp (PBUCâ„¢) supervisors in instructing students at TUS from Jan. 6 to Feb. 3, 2013, at Vero Beach View full Article

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MLB umpire featured in floodwall muralPortsmouth Daily Times Major League Baseball umpire Greg Gibson, is amongst the baseball legends featured in a mural on the Portsmouth floodwall. Gibson has been employed with the MLB as an umpire for 15 years. He worked in the National League from 1997 to 1999 and ... View the full article

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) -Former New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, longtime umpire Hank O'Day and barehanded catcher Deacon White were elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday for their excellence through the first half of the 20th century. View the full article

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HBT: A message to Baseball Hall of Fame voters -- either select Mike Piazza for induction on your ballot, or outwardly accuse him of using steroids. View the full article

Yer out! Umps have unique styles on third strikesMLB.com In the fraternity of big league umpires, the strike-three gesture is the individual's calling card, the one opportunity for the man in the mask to exhibit some personality and emotion. During one's ascension to the Majors, an umpire must conform to the ... View the full article

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are listed on the baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, setting up an election sure to become a referendum on the Steroids Era. View the full article

Team executives and agents wandered into the Agave Sunset lounge at the resort where the general managers' meetings were held in Indian Wells, Calif. Four of the six flat-screen televisions were showing election coverage, with the other two turned to sports. View the full article

HBT: Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, the first player since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967 to win baseball's coveted triple crown, easily beat Rookie of the Year Mike Trout for the American League's top honor. View the full article

Bryce Harper: Rookie of the YearWashington Post First base umpire C.B. Bucknor tossed Harper after Harper spiked his helmet when he failed to beat out a ninth-inning double play in an 8-4 win over Miami. Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press. The Nats held a one-run lead in the fourth inning of a game ... and more » View the full article

Bryce Harper of the Nationals was named the National League Rookie of the Year by the BBWAA, beating out finalists Wade Miley of the Diamondbacks and Todd Frazier of the Reds. View the full article

Despite an historically awesome crop of competitors, Mike Trout won American League Rookie of the Year honors in a landslide, claiming the top spot on all 28 ballots. Yoenis Cespedes finished second. View the full article

MLB.com Having a ball learning to be umpires at Compton academyLos Angeles Times But there's always the chance you'll be called up to the show." Major league umpire Ted Barrett, 47, of Gilbert, Ariz. has called big league baseball games for 16 years. He agreed with Haro that every level of organized baseball benefits from good ... Compton UYA camp training umpires of the futureMLB.com all 2 news articles » View the full article

MLB.com Compton UYA camp training umpires of the futureMLB.com The four big-league umps -- Ted Barrett, Mark Carlson, Marvin Hudson and Adrian Johnson -- offer their tutelage on game situations and specific umpiring situations, while Reliford spends the camp as the head of classroom instruction. This camp, though ... View the full article

MassLive.com William Shatner plays umpire in 'At Fenway' music videoMassLive.com “At Fenway,“ is the first song ever to be written about the park, or the Boston Red Sox, to be licensed by Major League Baseball. The video itself also has received Major League Baseball's blessing, and the song was added to The National Baseball Hall ... and more » View the full article

HBT: Every couple weeks Yankees general manager Brian Cashman reiterates that he has no plans to trade Alex Rodriguez. View the full article