The Leonard Lopate Show: The Secret Lives of Umpires

The Secret Lives of Umpires

New York Times reporter Bruce Weber gives you an insider's look at the largely unknown world of professional umpires, the small group of men (and the very occasional woman) who make sure America's favorite pastime is conducted in a manner that is clean, crisp, and true. Weber not only interviewed dozens of professional umpires, but entered their world and trained to become an umpire for his book As They See 'Em.

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Bruce Weber

Comments [2]

Adam from Columbus

Leonard-

No questions on REPLAY? That's something that has just changed in the last year. I wonder if the umps like replay for home runs only, or maybe even close calls down the lines? Otherwise great interview!!

Mar. 23 2009 01:43 PM

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sclark from Ringwood

Great explanation of the strike zone!
I seriously considered going to Umpire school
and did some preliminary investigation in the early '90's.
I am a woman who played softball since third grade through college. I realized that there was no way I'd ever get out of the minors.
It's unfortunate that umpires are not respected enough to be paid adequately during the early years.

Mar. 20 2009 01:26 PM

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