gcamberos Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 Hey, all, Just started umpiring last year but been playing baseball since I was 8 y/o. Here to gain more knowledge and put it to the test. Currently doing Sunday ball and some HS, absolutely love it. Hoping I move up the ranks and become a better umpire. And maybe one day, I’ll umpire higher levels of play…why not, the big leagues! GOD Bless! Gerardo “Jerry” Camberos 3
MadMax Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 7 hours ago, gcamberos said: Just started umpiring last year Where are you located?
834k3r Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 8 hours ago, gcamberos said: Hey, all, Just started umpiring last year but been playing baseball since I was 8 y/o. Here to gain more knowledge and put it to the test. Currently doing Sunday ball and some HS, absolutely love it. Hoping I move up the ranks and become a better umpire. And maybe one day, I’ll umpire higher levels of play…why not, the big leagues! GOD Bless! Gerardo “Jerry” Camberos Welcome! I think it's safe to say we all want to be better umpires--so you're in a good spot. 1
orangebird Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 Welcome! As the previous newest member to hang out here this place is pretty chill and it's nice to talk about some of the details of this stuff that even your friends who like baseball won't find that interesting 2 1
jimurrayalterego Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 3 hours ago, gcamberos said: SoCal, San Bernardino County to be exact! Welcome, since you are an ex player we will not try to break you of saying "foul ball" and "dead ball"🙂 1
Velho Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 7 hours ago, gcamberos said: SoCal, San Bernardino County to be exact! Little League West Region headquarters is right there. Even if you aren't doing much Little League, they have excellent training at decent prices. For our locals that have gone through that and want to start doing HS, the assigner loves them because he knows they are well trained. 1 1
834k3r Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 6 hours ago, orangebird said: Welcome! As the previous newest member to hang out here this place is pretty chill and it's nice to talk about some of the details of this stuff that even your friends who like baseball won't find that interesting True story: when my wife is at games (usually when I'm either working the game, or working a different game), parents of other players will ask my wife about certain calls. Because apparently being married to an umpire is exactly like being an umpire. 1 4
orangebird Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 9 minutes ago, 834k3r said: True story: when my wife is at games (usually when I'm either working the game, or working a different game), parents of other players will ask my wife about certain calls. Because apparently being married to an umpire is exactly like being an umpire. Does she show up also wearing a blue polo with red and white stripes much like people would wear a team jersey to show support lol 1 4
834k3r Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 1 minute ago, orangebird said: Does she show up also wearing a blue polo with red and white stripes much like people would wear a team jersey to show support lol No, I've trained her right: she doesn't like navy. 3
orangebird Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 6 minutes ago, 834k3r said: No, I've trained her right: she doesn't like navy. I've kinda thought that color definitely doesn't make sense with grey pants, black shoes and (usually) a black mask but alas, first year LL umps don't get consulted for fashion takes lol 1 2
gcamberos Posted March 12 Author Report Posted March 12 23 minutes ago, 834k3r said: True story: when my wife is at games (usually when I'm either working the game, or working a different game), parents of other players will ask my wife about certain calls. Because apparently being married to an umpire is exactly like being an umpire. LoL!! 😁 My wife and family (also) usually come with me to my games as well. And it kind off helps me umpire better. There’s times I get less “so-called” umpires in the stands. I get less routty folks. And my family doesn’t dress to the occasion as well! 😆 1
gcamberos Posted March 12 Author Report Posted March 12 58 minutes ago, Velho said: Little League West Region headquarters is right there. Even if you aren't doing much Little League, they have excellent training at decent prices. For our locals that have gone through that and want to start doing HS, the assigner loves them because he knows they are well trained. Good to hear that! I’m currently working the HS level, but never umpired LL. How would one get started? Do they have their own association or region/portal where one can apply? That is my curiosity! 🤔 BTW, I’ve even looked at umpiring the JUCO level or higher collegiate levels as well. That is one of my goals later down the road. ✊🏼
Velho Posted March 12 Report Posted March 12 1 hour ago, gcamberos said: Good to hear that! I’m currently working the HS level, but never umpired LL. How would one get started? Do they have their own association or region/portal where one can apply? That is my curiosity! 🤔 Here is the district you're in (I believe). There is an Umpire-In-Chief contact on there. Reach out to him if interested. I expect he'd love to have you. https://www.ca43.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2049026 Love the aspirations. You may want to go to Pro Umpire School. Folks on here can point you in that direction better than I. 1
gcamberos Posted March 12 Author Report Posted March 12 28 minutes ago, Velho said: Here is the district you're in (I believe). There is an Umpire-In-Chief contact on there. Reach out to him if interested. I expect he'd love to have you. https://www.ca43.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2049026 Love the aspirations. You may want to go to Pro Umpire School. Folks on here can point you in that direction better than I. Much appreciated! I will reach out very soon! And thanks, as a matter of fact I signed up for the 1-day pro camp next month in Arizona. We shall see how things go there…wish me luck! 🤞🏼 3
concertman1971 Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 @gcamberos- Glad you made the move over here to UE! Keep grinding. 1
grayhawk Posted March 18 Report Posted March 18 On 3/12/2025 at 5:23 PM, gcamberos said: BTW, I’ve even looked at umpiring the JUCO level or higher collegiate levels as well. That is one of my goals later down the road. ✊🏼 When you are ready, I can get you in touch with the assigner for the IEAC. 1
Andrew.Seymour Posted June 10 Report Posted June 10 Starting my 3rd year of umpiring but first time poster in the forums. Located in SW Iowa with mostly doing 11U and 13U games as well as a handful of HS games. Looking to gain knowledge as well as share any perspectives to the group. 2
The Man in Blue Posted June 10 Report Posted June 10 Welcome! I'll try not to hold Iowa's awkward summer schedule against you. 😋 (Or is that just softball?)
834k3r Posted June 10 Report Posted June 10 36 minutes ago, Andrew.Seymour said: Starting my 3rd year of umpiring but first time poster in the forums. Located in SW Iowa with mostly doing 11U and 13U games as well as a handful of HS games. Looking to gain knowledge as well as share any perspectives to the group. Welcome aboard!
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