umpire_matt

Sounds like angry ex employees... I can't buy into their account of things.

With the Mariner's current budget, I can think of a lot worse ways to spend their money. They locked up the best free agent available and one that will draw in the fans - a problem they needed to rectify. And now that they've added Cory Hart, they should be in much better shape than in the past. I think they still need a few more pieces, but they do have a lot of budget remaining so we'll have to see what they do. My only criticism is the length of the deal. 10 years if far too many. But, if he a Felix are the face of the franchise for the next 10 years, I'm okay with it. They could always trade him away later, a la Detroit and Price Fielder.

http://www.umpireschoolhq.com/list-of-umpire-associations-schools/ Here you are.

Great insight. I agree with you.

I can't imagine paying over $300 for a mask! $100 is enough for me, lol

Hi FearNot, Thanks for the kind words! Hi semper_fi_72, That's really good advice. I'll take a pass at what I'm sharing with regards to Little League. Based on other feedback I'm getting, I've been thinking of revamping all Little League sections in general because singling out Little League doesn't really do the other youth leagues justice. Thanks everyone!

Hi SnareDrum, I think you have a great point about there lacking A LOT of content about becoming a High School Umpire. I think I need a section just for that. And I totally agree about the youth league areas not covering leagues like Cal Ripken and Pony. I myself played Pony ball and my little brother actually went to the Cal Ripken World Series. I'll make a point to give other leagues some air time - for starters, I should make sure future umpires know they exist. You definitely got me thinking about how I'm focusing too much on the school (professional) side of things. The wheels are turning on how I can get away from that focus. Thanks!! There are so many places you can take an information site like this so I wanted to start very high-level and help those who are just scratching the surface. But, I think as time goes on I might want to put more attention on giving help to those you are brand new umpires. Time will tell. Thanks for the great feedback.

Hello everyone! I'm new here and last year I became an umpire. Becuase I found very little information online for wanna be umpires I created this website to help people who may want to become umpires get the confidence they need to go for it. http://www.umpireschoolhq.com I'm looking for ideas of what to include and what not to include. Remember, the goal is to help those who may want to become umpires feel comfortable enough to give it a try. Thanks in advance for your feedback. --Matt