HS/College Ball Year Round?

[Codyw09]

Does anyone know if Cali, Flo, or AZ has year round baseball leagues. I have a hard time making a living Umpiring 6 months a year and am thinking about relocating because of this.

Also It would nice to be able to see what diff states are paying for hs varsity games. I know CO is 54 per game.

Any help is appreciated thanks in advance

[semper_fi_72]

Does anyone know if Cali, Flo, or AZ has year round baseball leagues. I have a hard time making a living Umpiring 6 months a year and am thinking about relocating because of this.

Also It would nice to be able to see what diff states are paying for hs varsity games. I know CO is 54 per game.

Any help is appreciated thanks in advance

We have year round baseball here in Southern California.

HS has regular season, Legion and Fall Ball.

HS Regular season pays $72 a game at all levels.

Legion and Fall Ball are $50 to $60 usually 1 man.

Youth Ball is anywhere from $25 - $46 a game.

Travel Ball Tournaments almost every weekend of the year held.

Adult Leagues are $50 to $72.

I work Youth (LL, PONY, Travel Ball), HS and Adult.

In 2010 I worked 302 Games.

Travel Ball Tournaments are held almost every weekend of the year, yet you only get assignments every two to three weeks because of the number of Umpires in the Association.

Seriously reconsider relocating anywhere to make a living Umpiring.

Even with baseball being 12 months a year here in Southern California, you are not going to make a living solely Umpiring.

In fact, if that is your only income you will be homeless, car less (Registration, Insurance, Gas, Maintenance), hungry and thirsty.

It is a great way to supplement a pension but you will not make a living doing it.

Not here in Southern California.

There also is no shortage of Umpires and schools are cutting budgets.

You may find it difficult to get into some Associations to even get games outside of Little League.

I am lucky to be able to supplement a pension with it, but it was still real tough in February when everything was rained out for weeks.

Wish you the best of luck.

[Codyw09]

HAhA Thanks Semper FI you make some good points. It seems my trouble is finding a job that would allow me to pursue my career as an umpire. Whether thats getting off early enough in the evening to do games or going on a five week vacation in winter(pro school) and two one week camps in fall. Lol.

I would love to hear any feedback on what careers other umpires choose in the off season. I am and have been for about a year contemplating joining the Army reserve after pro school this year. Part time umpire and part time soldier doesnt sound to bad.

Oh and by the way congrats on all your hard work that is one hell of a lot of games. Im sure your organizations and community are proud. Sounds like you have given a lot back to the game that has given us all so much joy and that is first and foremost always.

[mstaylor]

I have worked as a stagehand/rigger outside of officiating. It has the advantage that it pays fairly well and you can turn down work when it interferes with games. I am now in charge of the hands in my area so it pays really well but in the right area, it isn't bad just as a hand.

[jnazz]

I am a full time Journeyman Plumber and I work the average 40 hour work week (in the umpiring offseason). My employer is totally accomodating to my officiating. Any clinics, tournaments, games, etc. aren't a problem. Since I never really take time off in the winter (except for a few days here and there), getting the needed time off in the spring and summer isn't a problem. As long as I give some notice (usually at least a week) the boss is fine with it. He understands that we all have passions away from the shop.

I couldn't imagine not being able to work the games you want (or attend different clinics, camps, etc.) due to an employer who isn't flexible.

[Umpire in Chief]

Some of the MiLB guys I know have worked at UPS, as a substitute teacher, construction or retail.

I know 1 guy who makes a living officiating year round. It is a tough life. But best of luck if you make a go for it.

[mstaylor]

If you wish to make a living at it, you should consider working multible sports so you can work year round. You may not still do it but that would be one way.

[Fittske24]

If you are still relatively young (upside of your 20's) why not try to go to pro school?

[tjthresh]

If you are still relatively young (upside of your 20's) why not try to go to pro school?

No doubt. Everyday that I have to come sit in this cube, I think of an opportunity missed 15 years ago. If its on your mind, go.