The Umpire Strikes Back

Feb 01 2024 24 ep. 15 mins 41

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Ranked 67th on GoodPods’ Top 100 Baseball Podcasts of All Time and Currently the #2 Baseball Podcast in Slovakia! New Episodes Starting Feb. 1st! When you watch a baseball game, you get the opinion of the announcers, players, and coaches. What you’ll never get is the opinion of the umpire. Well, that time has come! With years of experience at the Little League and Travel Ball levels, I’ll bring you the insight of an umpire when it comes to rules, controversies, and everything else in the game of baseball. Episodes premiere every Friday

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Runner's Lane Rule Change | Ex MLB Player Called Out

Feb 01 2024 36 mins

On the season premier, we discuss the change to the runner's lane rule, and ex big leaguer Trevor Plouffe gets called out about his comments concerning the new rule. Umpire Alan Porter is featured in the first ever Behind the Mask segment. Show Segments: This Day in Baseball History Behind the Mask New Rules Trivia Question of the Day Looking for Merch? Click the link h

Angel Hernandez “Strikes” Again

Apr 25 2022 12 mins

In this episode, I break down why Kyle Schwarber was so upset with Angel Hernandez about a pitch just off the plate.

Why Buster Posey is NOT a HOFer

Nov 09 2021 11 mins

I break down the stats of Buster Posey’s career and explain why he doesn’t quite meet the standard of a Hall of Fame catcher

The Real Reason Umpires Quit

Nov 03 2021 25 mins

There is a National shortage for umpires and other officials. The main reason is abuse from fans and coaches, but what if I told you it is also due to the way officials are treated from within? In this episode I talk about the way umpires treat each other as well as how umpires are treated by their superiors. I also touch on my personal situation that lead to me leaving my local Li

Can Angel Hernandez Redeem Himself?

Oct 07 2020 26 mins

Angel Hernandez will be on the plate for Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres NLDS. Can he redeem himself and prove he belongs in the playoffs? Also, I strike back at everyone who came after me for my previous opinions about Angel Hernandez

Angel Hernandez Assigned to NLDS

Oct 06 2020 18 mins

I give my opinion on Angel Hernandez and his assignment to the Dodgers-Padres NLDS Series

Umpiring Different Youth Levels

Oct 01 2020 15 mins

I discuss what I do different when umpiring a lower level of youth baseball

Rob Drakes 27 Missed Calls

Sep 30 2020 19 mins

I give my personal opinion on Rob Drakes performance in the season finale between the Giants and Padres where he apparently missed 27 calls

John Kruk Loses His Mind on Correct Call

Sep 24 2020 17 mins

John Kruk was calling for Joe West’s head after Joe and his crew made a correct call of incidental contact on a back swing

Force Out After Retouching Second Base

Sep 22 2020 19 mins

Robbie Grossman of the Oakland A’s was called out on a force play at second after obtaining second bases, but then retouching it and returning to first base. Was this the correct call? Also, I touch on the newest developments concerning the World Series and Postseason bubble