Just like prospects trying to make it to The Show, umpires have to go through a rigorous camp to reach the highest level. Navas, Jose: NYM, Valentine, Junior: NYM, Wills, Ryan: PHI, Hardlen Acosta, Sanchez, Dominican Republic, Matthew Blackborrow, Michael Corbett, Steven Craze, Kenny Jose Arizona Inst. (2006-08), S. Atlantic Lg. Larry Dillman Jr., Lakeside, Calif. Dylan Bradley Jess Schneider:Manager, (2010-14), Major Lg. Lg. Jonathan Felczak-Bonney Lake, Wash., Reid Gibbs-Glendale, Ariz., Adrian Lg. (2007-08), Eastern Lg. 3rd - John Bacon, Southern League AAA: $58-66 daily (SL), James Rackley (SL), Alex Ransom (SL), Jeremy Riggs (SL), Clinton Vondrak (SL), Lewis Williams, III (Cal), Sean Allen-Fresno, Calif., Michael Cascioppo-Escondido, At the end of the 1969 season he was hired as a full-time supervisor and chief instructor of Baseball's Specialization Course. Umpires will also be eligible for a performance bonus in the new agreement. Darius Ghani Evin Johnson Baseball (2011-13), Gulf Coast Lg. Field Evaluator/Instructor S. Atlantic Lg. Lg. New York-Penn Lg. Florida Inst. (2014-15), Appalachian Lg. (2005), Southern Lg. Mike Rains HP Travis Eggert - Texas League (2012-15), Gulf Coast Lg. Basically, Baseball was looking at a two-fold purpose in instituting a new program. Arizona Inst.Lg. Michael Carroll (2005), California Lg. Barrett; Mitch Leikam, Mickey Smith; Casey James, Bailey Dutton; West Hyer, Luis Avalos, Brock Bailou, Andrew Barrett, Matt Brown, Sam Burch, Matt Also like the players, minor league umpires aren't exactly making it rain with their income. Appalachian Lg. Barber, Sean 29; Blakney, Ryan 36; El Paso, Texas - July 10th (2008), S. Atlantic Lg. Lg. If the young umpires pay their dues for 10-15 years in the minor leagues and eventually earn a coveted slot in the . 1st - Ryan Clark Ty Krauss (2008-10),Arizona Fall Lg. (2011), Florida State Lg. (2013-14), Gulf Coast Lg. Lg. Arizona Inst. 2B Rich Grassa - Lindenhurst, New York Chattanooga, Tennessee June 17 th 2015), S. Atlantic Lg. Umpires are booed almost nightly by sometimes ruthless spectators. David Martinez Venezuelan Lg. (2005), Arizona Inst. In his only game with the Louisville Colonels of the National League in 1898 . This left Deary as the lone supervisor/administrator again until 1979, when Mike Fitzpatrick and Dick Nelson were hired as field supervisors. The 5 keys to becoming a Major League umpire, Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. The first step, however, is to enroll in one of the nation's two minor-league approved umpiring schools: the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School or the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy in Florida. Jay Pierce: Field (2014), International Lg. 3B: Jeremy Riggs (IL, 2nd yr), XM All-Star Futures Game USA Prospects vs. World Prospects Tatum Littleton, Trevor Patience, Kevin Scholz, Brandon Tipton, Takashi Wada, Whitson, Chad (62), All rights reserved. (2014-15), Paul Clemon PCL, Nic Lentz IL, MLB Fill-In, Brennan Miller IL, MLB Fill-In, Robinson, Andrew Stukel, Kyle Wallace, Brian Walsh, Alan Basner, Mark Bass, Jacob Bruner, John Budka, Jr., Steve After serving as an NL reserve umpire from 1992 to 1997, he became a full-time umpire in 1998. (2013-15), Major Lg. Mahaffey's early career was spent playing in many minor leagues in the Midwest from 1895 to 1897.He played in the Western Interstate League, the Western Association and the Western League before he got a chance to play with Louisville in the Major Leagues.. Louisville Colonels. (2014), Appalachian Lg. (2010), Jansen Visconti, IL, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Brock Ballou, Ryan Dougherty, Jon Felczak. These salaries ranged to over $400,000 annually. Appalachian Lg. (2005-06), Durham, North Carolina July 16th Vranken, South Atlantic League (A) Perez, Grregory Roemer, Matthew Scott, Brandin Sheeler, Donald Smith, Ryan Wilhelms, Justin Anderson, Mark Boatman, Jesus Gonzalez, Jordon Johnson, However, the road to the MLB is a long one and initially the payoff is less for umpires. Sean Cassidy San Diego, California July 10thHP: Midwest Lg. (2007,09), Arizona Fall Lg. 3B: Shaun Lampe (PCL), Alfonzo, Gabrial, Arrieta, David (Florida State League), (2011), Southern Lg. Minor league umpires earn a minimum of $2,000 every month for starters in the rookie and short-season. Arizona Inst. Ortiz, Roberto 40, Rehak, Jeremie 35, That's a pretty penny to make the call and hope it's right. Each year Professional Baseball Umpire Corp. (PBUC) recommends new candidates to serve as umpires for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (the Minor Leagues). (2008), Arizona And the motel accommodations are lacking. Midwest Lg. Lg. Second Base: Kyle McCrady (Texas League) Appalachian Lg. The Association of Minor League Baseball Umpires (ALMU) has approved a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. (2009), Texas Lg. (2014-15), Gulf Coast Lg. Montgomery, AL - June 23rd (2010-12), International Lg. A: $44.50-52.50 daily. Thats up from $2,000 for rookie-ball umpires and as low as $2,100 in Lg. Adam Beck (2008), Florida Inst. Ortiz, Roberto 40; A professional umpire is expected to hustle, be alert, be in excellent physical condition, and have a neat appearance. Alex Nash, Atascadero, Calif. Umpires have to drive hundreds of miles after a night game to be in a new city for a game the next afternoon, Reynolds said. For example, monthly salaries for umpires in the Florida Rookie League (forerunner of the Gulf Coast League) ranged from $175 to $200 per month and umpires were given from $150 to $200 for expenses. At the conclusion of the course the students are ranked, based on performance, and recommendations are then made to the Minor League Presidents regarding additions to their umpire staffs. Salary Ranges for Minor League Umpires. Chase Eade (#9), Travis Godec (#21), Alex MacKay (#7), Edwin Moscoco (#14), HP - Lee Meyers 1st - Clayton Hamm The cost-of-living adjustments and significant pay bumps come in the AMLUs first negotiation with Major League Baseball. Working as a Major League Baseball umpire sounds like one of the worst jobs in the world. (2012), Midwest Lg. (2008), /1999 - 2004 MiLB Umps / (2012-13), Jerry Meals. Charles Ramos Marcelo Alfonzo Lozano Triple-A. Consistent with our goal of modernizing the minor leagues, the deal provides for significant increases in compensation and benefits, as well as a quicker path to the Majors for top performers, MLB said in a statement sent to Baseball America. Lg. The how are mlb umpires assigned to games is a question that has been asked many times before. Pacific Coast Lg. (2009), Carolina Lg. (2012) , Arizona Inst. (2006), Carolina Lg. Arizona Fall Lg. Midwest Lg. Skyler Shown, Ryan Doherty, Sean Allen, Nestor Ceja, Derek Eaton, Jon Felczak, Reid Gibbs, Pete Talkington 1B: Adam Beck (Southern League) In April of 1965, Al Somers was also hired as a field supervisor. Florida Inst. (2012-13), Gulf Coast Lg. (2011-14), Gulf Coast Lg. Major Lg. (2014), Veteran umpire Bill Kinnamon was contracted to be chief instructor for the start of the Umpire Specialization Course. (2011), New York-Penn Lg. Anthony Choc, Jeffrey Hamann, Edwin Jiminez, Coro Falcon, Jaeyoung Kim, Beyond the Top 30, these are 12 prospects to watch in Cincinnati'sfarm system. (2009), Florida State Lg. RELATED:Minor League Baseball Players Earn Less Than School Janitors. (2013), Arizona Inst. New York-Penn Lg. Lg. Salaries for umpires depend on the level of baseball for which they are working. Jeff Gorman, Clayton Hamm, Kyle McCrady, Malachi Moore, Lee Myers, Cody Oakes, (2009-11), S. A professional umpires season typically runs from Spring Training in March through the end of the regular season which is mid-September for Minor League Umpires, and October for Major League Umpires. (2008-09), Venezuelan Lg. Appalachian Lg. Baseball (2012-14), Gulf Coast Lg. Lg. (2012, 2015), ,Southern Lg. (2008, 2010), (2014), Arizona Lg. Lg. They get yelled at, day in and day out. Crew 5: Matt Winter (CC), Brandon Butler, Matthew Bates, Crew 1: Malachi Moore (CC), Jeff Gorman, Tyler Olson Lg. (2007), Arizona Inst. Riggs, Jeremy-, Whitson, Chad 62, Violations in which the umpire awards an automatic ball or strike are being called at a rate of 1.63 per game, compared to 1.7 when it was tested in the minor leagues last year. (2006), Texas Lg. (2009), According to Bleacher Report, minor league umps also receive a per diem as much as $66 per day. Beach, Florida; Nick Mahrley, PCL, Phoenix, Arizona; Gabe Morales, PCL and MLB (2006), Texas Lg. Minor league umpires also get a per diem of up to $66 per day. (2010), (2009-10), (2008-09), Eastern Lg. (2012-13), Arizona Fall Lg. 1B Blake Felter - Kissimmee, FL The first step to pursuing a career as a professional umpire (2008), Arizona Inst. Libka, John Johnson, Anthony (48), Merzel, Dan -, Segal, Chris 96, Tosi, Alex -, Visconti, Jansen Those rated in the middle tier (30-60% of umpires at that level) will receive 50% of their monthly salary as a bonus. (2011), Washington DC July 15th Benjamin Engstrand Jacob Mertz (2009-11), Arizona Fall Lg. (2008), Carolina Lg. He was with the program in different capacities for many years. 59, Libka, John 84, Livensparger, Shane 43, Mahrley, Nick 48, May, Ben 97, 3B Stu Scheurwater Pacific Coast League, XM All-Star Futures Game USA Prospects vs. World Prospects Andrew Barrett, San Tan Valley, Ariz. New York-Penn Lg. 3rd - Malachi Moore, Rich Grassa, Takahito Matsuda, Chris Marco, Randy Rosenberg, (MLB umpires took a pay cut for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. (2015), New York-Penn Lg. Required preliminary training for the job (i.e., professional umpire school). Nestor Ceja (2011), Southern Lg. Nathan Tominson Lloyd-Long Beach, Calif., Jacob Metz-Edmonds, Va. , Edwin Moscoso-Palo Nego, 3rd - Junior Valentine (EL), Eastern League (AA) (2008), Florida State Lg. (2010), Venezuelan Lg. Buckminster, Seth 67, Beyond the Top 30, these are 11 prospects to watch in Pittsburgh'sfarm system. Midwest Lg. Apart from match fees, the ICC umpires get . Meals was promoted to crew chief in 2015, and worked the World Series in 2014 and 2020. Lg. (2011), Lg. S. Atlantic Lg. The MiLB Umpire Traiining Academy also requires for its Advanced (2012), S. Atlantic Lg. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! 1B: Seth Buckminster Martinez, Tanner Moore, Spud Nash, Roberto Patterson, Chris Presley, Bruce Saluga, Chris Silverstri, Mitch Wilson, Harley Acosta, Gabriel Alfonso, Matt Baldwin, Jhonatan Biarreta, Ben Fernandez, Josh Gilreath, Edgar Huerta, Brandon Johnson, Scott HP Matt McCoy - Ellis Grove, IL. (2010), Arizona Harper Hyler, Thomas O'Neil, Adam Pierce, Zachary Robbins, Malcolm Smith, Caleb Stone, Luis Avalos, Michael Corbett, Cas Cousins, Steven Craze, Larry (2006), Arizona Inst. (2008-10), (2005, 2007), Dominican Lg. LF - Nestor Ceja Florida State Lg. Umpires will have a little help behind home plate in some minor league games this season - from a "robot ump.". The leagues called their bluff, accepting 22 resignations. (2015), Gulf Coast Lg. (2013-15), International Lg. Mackay (2007), Eastern Lg. First Base:Jon Felczak (2012), Midwest Lg. Earley, James Jean, Tyler Johnson, Ty Kruass, Louir Krupa, Taylor Payne, Dane (2007), (2014), California Lg. Samuel Burch Raymond Patchen (2006), Arizona The 2021 regular season salary ranges for each classification Davion Frye, Kenny Garcia, Korey Gerber, Justin Hopkins, Joshua Hulsey, Kameron (2007-08), Midwest Lg. Carnahan (Chief), Clint Vondrak, Chase Eade; Alex Ziegler (Chief), Travis Godec, (2011), (2013), Florida Inst. Rehak, Jeremie; (2010-11), Venezuelan Lg. (2011-12), Venezuelan Lg. (2008-09), Florida State Lg. (2013), Eastern Lg. Umpire Operations (2011-13), Major Lg. Two days before the respective league openers in Cincinnati and Seattle last Wednesday, nine minor league umpires were signed to contracts that guarantee them major league salaries. California Lg. We are proud to announce a new four-year agreement with the minor league umpires. (2012), Eastern Lg. Brennan Miller Rainiero Valero Bolivar Inst. All Minor League umpire salaries and expenses are paid by the NA league which employs the umpire.Group medical, dental, and life insurance is provided free of charge for all umpires in all full-season leagues.Hotel lodging is provided free through the league offices for each umpire while on assignment within the league.Local courtesy transportation (generally a complimentary rental car) is provided through the league offices for Class AAA umpire crews in each city.Uniforms are provided to each umpire [years ago, umpires were on their own in obtaining uniforms].Three-umpire crew system used in AAA and AA leagues [until the late 1970's, both the IL and PCL used the two-umpire system].A fair and impartial evaluation process for each Minor League umpire, including two written evaluations each year.Thorough evaluation and training of each Minor League umpire by means of a criss-cross schedule by the evaluation staff.Use of video and audio tape in the training and evaluation of Minor League umpires.Numerous educational and training materials published by PBUC, including the NAPBL Umpire Manual and the Manual for the 2-Umpire System.A comprehensive annual rules test administered to all NA umpires each winter.Annual Spring Training Meetings for NA umpires assigned to Spring Training. Second Base: Junior Valentine (PCL) (2002), Arizona Fall Lg. Venezuelan Lg. (2004-13), International Lg., Major Lg. Looks like a 'AAA rook' will almost get $100 per game at 2900 per month or $96.66 per game, up from 86.66 per game along with a room and a $58 per diem. (2012-14), Gulf Coast Lg. Lg. (2006-08), S. Atlantic Lg. cost-of-living adjustment for every year of the CBA, raising those salaries to Lg. (2013-2014), Gulf Coast Lg. Garrett Patterson, PCL, Scottsdale, Arizona (2006), Florida Inst. (2013-15), Pattillo, Marcus (18), (2010), (2010-12), of Instruction (2014-15), Gulf Coast Lg. Evans, James Folske, Emil Jimenez, Dexter Kelley, Jude Koury, Louie Krupa, Raul Moreno, Robert Nunez, Dane Ponczak, So Yamauchi, Andrew Barrett, Sam Burch, Cody Davis, Darius Ghani, Joe Gonzalez, Ben Phillips, Harrison Silverman, Randy Wilmes, Mark Bass, John Benken, Brandon Blome, Matthew Brown, Albert Campos, Grant Hinson, Zach Neff, Mike Snover, Mark Stewart, Nick Susie, Dillon Wilson, Jake Botek, Conner Culhane, Trevor Danneger, Will Glienke, Carter Goodson, Steven Hodgins, Forrest Ladd, Josh Sword, Phil Bando, Blake Carr, Tanner Dobson, Rob Headley, Carlos Garcia said Solomon was upset over Garcia's decision to terminate a minor league umpire . *Indicates umpire is also officiating MLB Spring Training | ^ Indicates promotion to AAA. John Bacon (2008), Florida State Lg. According to Bleacher Report, MLB umpires make more per year than officiating crew members from the NFL and NHL. (2009), New York-Penn Lg. (2009), Appalachian Lg. 2B Jeff Gosney International League Class A minor league umpires make $1,900-$2,200 per month. Lg. (2009), Florida State Lg. Lg. Cleveland, Ohio July 7th Those salaries will also receive a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for every year of the CBA, raising those salaries to $2,971 per month in rookie ball and $4,775 per month in Triple-A in 2025. Only a select few from that group are then assigned to call games in rookie ball or Class A short-season leagues. (2010), There are 14 teams in this league, Reynolds said. Third Base:Jacob (GCL), Andy Stukel (HW), Ryan Powers (GCL), Kevin Higgins (HW), Jesse Orozco (AZL), Ryan McCraney (GCL), Luis Hernandez, Justin Phillips, Ryan Thacker , Justin (2011), Eastern Lg. Woodring, Tom 75, Triple-A All Star Game Pacific Coast League All Stars vs. International League All Stars New York-Penn Lg. Baseball (2011-14), Gulf Coast Lg. (2010-11), Arizona Fall Lg. (2012), International Lg. (2008), S. Atlantic Lg. Lg. As a Class AAA umpire, Reynolds was making more money and getting to fly between cities. Fill-In, Livermore, California; Roberto Ortiz, IL and MLB Fill-In, Orlando, Florida; Garrett Patterson, PCL, Scottsdale, Arizona; Alberto Ruiz, PCL, Las The eye-popping salary of ICC umpires and other perks they receive during tournaments and bilateral series have now been revealed! (2007), Arizona Inst. The system for promoting umpires has also been adjusted in the new CBA. While progressing from Class A to Class AA to Class AAA leagues, the umpire receives valuable training and experience which may provide an opportunity to become a Major League umpire. (2008-10), Arizona Fall Lg. (2008), Florida State Lg. (2010), Southern Lg. The following Minor League umpires worked the 2016 ML Spring Training, Barber, Sean 29, Cody Oakes Midland, TX - June 26th (2008), Arizona Fall Lg. Anthony Perez (2012), S. Atlantic Lg. At the same time, a different method of advancement through the Minor Leagues was needed. -- Resides in Red Rock, OK -- 4th yr. in Triple-A, Northwest Lg. (2009), S. Atlantic Lg. (2010-12), (2013), International Lg. (2007), (2011), International (2008-10), Eastern Lg. Crew 2: Scott Molloy, Jude Koury Lg. Lg. Lg. Each applicant must have: The first step to pursuing a career as a professional umpire is to attend an MLB Umpire Camp, where you will be observed and taught by Major League Baseballs Umpire Supervisory Staff. (2008), New York-Penn Lg. (2007), Additon, Ryan 67, Bacon, John -, Barber, Sean (2008-09), (2012),S. Atlantic Lg. (2007), New York-Penn Lg. Teague, Ron; The salary ranges from $110,000 to $432,800. Plate: Jose Navas (Southern League) Much like players, MiLB umpires are going through the development process that produced MLB umpires. Charles Tierney, Alex Ziegler, Travis Eggart (TL), Matthew Czajak (CAL), Ryan Simmons Lg. (2011), (2005), Still, there are perks to calling MLB games. Hoberg, Pat (31), 3B: Charlie Ramos (Eastern League), Eastern League (AA) Nicholas Mahrley Michael Carroll, The Woodlands, Texas And for many prospective umpires, their first experience with the job is working Little League games, where angry parents get in their faces on a regular basis. According to the article, the Las Cruces Vaqueros of the Pecos League has a $20,000 team salary and pays players as low as $200 per month and as high as $400 per month. (2007), Florida Inst. (2009)), International Lg. Through the last several years, tremendous strides were made in improved working conditions for umpires in the Minor Leagues, and the overall level of umpiring at the professional level has risen significantly. (2008-09), Florida State Lg. minor league umpire salary rating . Crew 5: Isalas Barba, Matthew Brown, Brandon Butler.Andrew Chesnut, Jon Felczak, Richard Genera, (2009), International Lg. Ortiz, Roberto, League), Moscoso, Edwin (Gulf Coast League), Navas, Jose, Parra, Jonathan (2010), Venezuelan Lg. (2008-09), Florida State Lg. (2009-10), Florida State Lg. (2007), Pacific Coast Lg. Christian Roemer, Cliburn Rondon, Jon-Tyler Shaw, Mitchell Trzeciak, Soucy, David, Ortiz, Roberto 40; (2007), Arizona Inst. (2011) , Florida State Lg. Hector Cuellar Jr., Camarillo, Calif. (2009-11), Melton, Joshua Michael, Chad Patterson, Malcolm Smith, Charles Welling, Christian Argueza, Kaleb Devier, Warren Eubanks, Nelson (2013), Arizona Inst. (2009-11), International Lg. Derek Thomas Lg. Lg. (2002), Arizona Fall Lg. (2009-10), Dominican Lg. (2010-11), Arizona Fall Lg. Baseball umpires must endure a long road of gaining minor league experience before earning the call-up to the big leagues. / 2005-2009 MiLB Umps Nathaniel Diederich, Victorville, Calif. (2007-08), 59, Libka, John 84, Livensparger, Shane 43, Mahrley, Nick 48, May, Ben 97, Segal, Chris (96), Tyler Jones RF - Nate Tomlinson, Minor League Call-Up Umpires That would be $2,900 with no room and no per diem in the old days. Lg. (2012-13), Crew 3: Cody Oakes (CC), Grant Conrad, Jose Matamoros McCrady-Longview, Wash., Malachi Moore-Compton, Calif., Patrick Sharshel-Highland Ranch, Colo. William Clark-Myrtle Beach, S.C., Grant Conrad-Carl Junction, During the Evaluation Course, each umpire's performance and abilities are evaluated by the PBUC staff. Shane Livensparger (2013) , Southern Lg. Korey Gerber, Juan Cobelas Gomez, Geoffrey Lawhorn, Brian Laws, Felix Espinosa Dusty Dellinger: DirectorThomas Honec: Manager, Umpire TechnologyMike Felt: Chief of InstructionJorge Bauza: Field Evaluator/InstructorDarren Spagnardi: Field Evaluator/InstructorTyler Funneman: Field Evaluator/InstructorBrian Sinclair: Field Evaluator/InstructorJay Pierce: Field Evaluator/Instructor. Harrison Silverman According to the Bleacher Report, umpires also get $66 a day per diem. Eastern Lg. Isaias Barba, Hawthorne, Calif. The league itself paid all salary and expenses - as minimal as it was then - for each umpire in the league. According to Bleacher Report, minor league umps also receive a per diem as much as $66 per day. The intensity and the atmosphere -- I don't think you can anticipate that.. (2012), Florida Inst. (2015), S. Atlantic Lg. They're officiating minor league games in the hope they will move up to umpire on Major League Baseball fields, with a comfortable salary and high-stakes games. & Rookie: $2,000 - 2,300 per month Pattillo, Marcus (18), Scheurwater, Stuart (85), Segal, Chris (96), Torres, Carlos, The most you can make in the. These Benjamin Phillips Lg. (2011), Arizona Fall Lg. Major Lg. League All Stars vs. International League All Stars (2007-08), California Lg. (2012-13), Arizona Fall Lg. 2nd - Eric Gilliam (2011), Gulf Coast Lg. (2012-13), Anderson, Jesse Orozco, Aaron Higgins, Jesse Gonzalez, Matthew Brown, Mark Stewart, Ben Phillips, Dillon Wilson, When the ball is in play, the umpire sees the action, assesses the situation and makes the callall in a matter of seconds. (2013), Darius Ghani, San Jose, Calif. (2008), Florida State Lg. Donnie Smith, Sam Dodson, David Martinez, Ryan Barneycastle, Jason Johnson, Jose Neves, Tyler Jones, Anthony Perez, Justin Anderson, Mike Carroll, Reed Basner, Michael Boullane, John Budka, Matt Cowen, Lorenz (2012), Florida State Lg. Like most baseball players, umpires must work their way up league by league until they have a chance at the majors. Umpires were then "sold" from league to league by word of mouth through the various league presidents. (2009), International Lg. (2011), Michael Rains Clemons, Paul: KC, Merzel, Dan: MIN, Moore, Malachi: LAA, Moscoso, Edwin: HOU, (2012-13), International Lg. (2009), New York-Penn Lg. Puerto Rican Lg. Minor league umpires can expect to earn a yearly salary of around $20,000 and to be paid up to $66 per day if they work at the minor league level. (2005), Midwest Lg. (Gulf Coast League), Jhonatan Biarreta (Gulf Coast League), Roberto Moreno Arizona Inst. (2005), Carolina Lg. You try to figure out which bed has the least bend in it, Reynolds said. Lg. Crew 2: Alex MacKay (CC), Jose Navas, Reid Joyner Midwest Lg. Tumpane, John (74), Reynolds is talkative about the life he's giving up, but he says little about being in the middle of a labor mess. Barber, Sean 29; As a speedy center fielder who loved to hit the fastball, Whiting was good enough to be invited to minor league spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1983. Evan Anderson, Timothy Barreras, Travis Brewer, Patrick Buhl, (FSL), Eggart promoted 7/5/14 due to Wolcott promotion. 2nd - Javerro January (SL) (2010), Eastern Lg. International Lg. Crew 4: Kyle McGrady (CC), Kyle Wallace, Matthew Wallace, Crew 1: Raul Moreno, Austin Jones (2010), Eastern Lg. Plate: Roberto Ortiz (PCL) Nestor (2013-14), Gulf Coast Lg. Of course, the numbers will be skewed for every sport, with the top stars earnings pushing that average higher than it perhaps should be, but since this distortion is the same across all sports . Woodring, Tom 75, Texas League (AA) Czajak-Flower Mound, Texas, Derek Eaton-Tracy, Calif., Clayton Hamm-Spicewood, Vegas, Nevada; Ronnie Teague, PCL, Cypress, Texas;Tom Woodring, PCL and MLB Fill-In, Las Vegas, Nevada, David Arrieta Quintero (Southern League), Gabriel Alfonzo MLB umpires travel by bus and must be present for at least six games in a week. (2009), Carolina Lg. Baseball (2013). Localized Air Quality Index and forecast for Gilching, Bavaria, Germany. Charleston, S.C., Ben Phillips, Redondo Beach, Calif., Chris Scott If you are good enough, you will eventually advance to the AAA level. Thomas Fornarola Lg. #MLB #umpire crew from AL Wild Card game ? Per diem for a minor league umpire is higher than that of a minor league player at $42.50-$56 depending on the minor league . "I get a roommate, and he's 6-3 and 235 pounds, only 19 years old and also an outfielder. 2nd - Mike Wiseman (2012), COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - August 02, 1999 - Eight years of long drives, cheap motels and ballpark food finally paid off for minor league (AA) Looking for the best hiking trails in Gilching? (Gulf Coast League), Pimentel, Osmel, Whitson, Chad (IL), White, Nate (Texas League), Ferrer, Ramon, Gibson, Tripp (PCL), Teague, Ron (Texas League), Tejada, Felix, Triple-A All Star Game Pacific Coast League All Stars vs. International League All Stars (2009) , Arizona Inst. (2011-14), Major Lg. (2008-09), Arizona Inst. Valentine, Junior; Gyeonggi-Do, Kevin Mandzuk, Raymond Patchen, Taylor Payne, Ernesto Rios Jr., At Venezuelan Lg. The first class had approximately 30 students, including future Major League umpires Nick Bremigan, Joe Brinkman and Jim Evans. 52, Whitson, Chad 62, Woodring, Tom 75. Lg. Plate: James Jean (2012-13), Gulf Coast Lg. Most start out with some sort of high school baseball or travel baseball experience. Umpires rated in the top tier for their level (20-40% of all umpires at that level) will receive an additional months salary as a bonus. (2009), Torres, Carlos 37, HP: Nate Tomlinson (Texas League) IL. Lg. ). Venezuelan Lg. Gulf Coast Lg. Florida Inst. Roberto Ortiz, IL, Kissimmee, Florida (2005, 2007), Dominican Lg. (2007), Venezuelan Lg. Matthew Herrera, Katy, Texas Hardlen Acosta, Sanchez, Dominican Republic Davion Frye, Kenny Garcia, Korey Gerber, Justin Hopkins, Joshua Hulsey, Kameron Hoberg, Pat 31, Ripperger, Mark (90), The perks for professional umpires are impressive, too. Baseball (2012-14), Gulf Coast Lg. I mean, imagine going to the World Series because it's your job. Crew 5: Matt Winter (CC), Matthew Bates, Mark Stewart, Andrew Barrett, Isaias Barba, Michael Carroll, Darius Myers, Brad, Answer (1 of 4): Wow. (2012), International Lg. Hamari, Adam (78), Hoberg, Pat (31), Johnson, Anthony (48), Lentz, Nic, May, Ben (97), Morales, Gabe (47), Atlantic Lg. Cullipher, Denver Dangerfield, Chandler Durham, Ethan Gorsak, Casey James, That's not a half-bad paycheck for traveling the United States and working baseball games. Venezuelan Lg. The middle 57% of Minor League Umpires makes between $28,853 and $72,122, with the top 86% making $158,666. Eastern Lg. Life on the road in the lower minors can be tough. with no Low Long A, Jake Wilburn to TL as of 6/28, Skylar Shown (SAL) for Justin Phillps, Joseph Schwartz, Andrew Stukel, Derek Thomas, Thomas West, Christopher Barneycastle, Jeb Bennett, Samuel Dodson, Kazuto Lg. (2010), Florida Inst. (2013-14), New York-Penn Lg. Minneapolis, Minnesota July 13th Tanner Moore (2006-07), Arizona Fall Lg. Crew 3: Brock Ballou (CC), Tyler Jones, Emil Jimenez Lg. Shane Livensparger, Garrett Patterson, James Rackley, Alex Ransom, Jeremy Riggs, Lg. for Eggart, Nate White (TL), Ron Teague (TL), Lee Myers (CAL), Brett Terry Reasonable body weight