How Do You Become A MLB Ump

I'm just sitting here watching TWIB and they're talking about Jim Wolf (umpire) who's brother is Randy Wolf and it got me to wonder about how you would go about being an umpire, it would sure beat being an electrician. Does anyone know off of the top of their head?

I'm just sitting here watching TWIB and they're talking about Jim Wolf (umpire) who's brother is Randy Wolf and it got me to wonder about how you would go about being an umpire, it would sure beat being an electrician. Does anyone know off of the top of their head?

My dad umps high school and Babe Ruth games, anyone who gets training can do those. After some experience with that, I reckon you'd apply to do college/minors games, work your way up the ladder from single A to double A and triple A, etc. and then maybe you'd get a job with MLB.

I don't know off the top of my head, but the official MLB web site has a page filled with information on how to go about becoming an umpire. It's actually somewhat interesting.

MLB.com -- How to become an umpire (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/umpires/how_to_become.jsp)

... it would sure beat being an electrician.

Just out of curiousity, why would you say that?

I don't know, how about you put on lots of weight ?

That'd be a good start.

it would sure beat being an electrician.
Just out of curiousity, why would you say that?

That seems weird to me, too. My buddy is an electrician and he loves it. Says they pay him darn well too; just bought a new $35,000 truck.

Don't get me too wrong about being an electrician, I love it so far. I would just love to be around baseball everyday of my life more so. As far as a career goes, I would recommend it to anyone that's interested in any trade.

On Vancouver Island the money isn't anything too special until you start your own company.

I don't know, how about you put on lots of weight ?

That'd be a good start.
I'm pretty sure the union will provide you a fat suit if needed.

I know that at least a few retired mlb umps run schools to train you to be an umpire though Im not sure if it is a requirement

. Does anyone know off of the top of their head?

First you have to fail an eye exam.

You just move up in the umpiring world.

There are certain levels of umpires, and as you move up in level the higher level you can umpire. Eventually you get to the point where you can do minor league games, and after a while of toiling in the minors you might get called up to the big leagues...it's a very, very tough procedure.

I'm just sitting here watching TWIB and they're talking about Jim Wolf (umpire) who's brother is Randy Wolf and it got me to wonder about how you would go about being an umpire, it would sure beat being an electrician. Does anyone know off of the top of their head?

Anger Management class taught by Lou Pinella would be a start ;)

Well the rhyme for becoming a Referee in sports goes

I'm Blind
I'm Deaf
I Wanna be a Ref!

I would imagine Umpires have similar qualifications.

MY question is how do you become an Official in the NHL(on ice and off)?

MY question is how do you become an Official in the NHL(on ice and off)?

Lots of hairspray, and a generally bad sense of judgement.

Don't get me too wrong about being an electrician, I love it so far. I would just love to be around baseball everyday of my life more so. As far as a career goes, I would recommend it to anyone that's interested in any trade.

On Vancouver Island the money isn't anything too special until you start your own company.
I've heard that of all the 'trades' being an electrician is one of the highest paid and its only going to get better.

I don't know where I heard that so I could be wrong.

I've always wanted to be the guy at football games who mans the 'down counter' flag. That job would be awesome.

Lots of hairspray, and a generally bad sense of judgement.

GAME MANAGEMENT MOTHERF!@#S! GAME MANAGEMENT!!

Sorry Van buddy, I think you're a good guy, but I can't help myself when there's a good potshot to take at a ref.

MY question is how do you become an Official in the NHL(on ice and off)?


Does anybody seriously know how? Is there like a special school? (like on MillerLite Commercials? ;) )

It's the same as so many other things. You work minor hockey until you get noticed and do some juniour games. Work hard, gain a rep, and gain higher level certifications, and eventually you can apply to a higher league. Eventually, you might make the NHL.

Does anyone know how to become an HF moderator?

Does anyone know how to become an HF moderator?

Bribes.

Does anyone know how to become an HF moderator?

Lots of oral?

Does anybody seriously know how? Is there like a special school? (like on MillerLite Commercials? ;) )

I just seriously told everyone.

I was an umpire for years, and basically you just move up in the umpiring world. it's strikingly similar to that of becoming a baseball player, except you lack talent.