Inst. (2009), S. Atlantic Lg. (2011-12), California Lg. (2008), Midwest Lg. Hamari, Adam (78), Fitzpatrick was then named Director of Field Supervision. Barrett; Mitch Leikam, Mickey Smith; Casey James, Bailey Dutton; West Hyer, Luis Avalos, Brock Bailou, Andrew Barrett, Matt Brown, Sam Burch, Matt 2B: Billy Cunha (PCL, 3rd yr) Inst. Tyler Olson (2006-07), Texas Lg. The next two agreements brought quality-of-life improvements (like better hotel standards and equipment allowances), but when it came to base pay, those agreements saw extremely modest bumps across the board (a couple of hundred dollars) and no cost-of-living adjustments. A big league umpire from 1975 to 1999 and a supervisor for nine years, Garcia was abruptly dismissed. Lg. Ghani, Jeffery Gorman, Luis Hernandez, Jose Matamoros, Tyler Olson, Justin 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. (2005-06), Arizona Fall Lg. Nestor Texas, Ramon Hernandez-Columbia, Mo., Lee Meyers-Madera, Calif., Clayton (2009), Texas Lg. Lg. (2008-12), Florida State Lg. ). Coordinator League All Stars vs. International League All Stars (2012), International Lg. (2008), 2B Rich Grassa - Lindenhurst, New York If you're a prospect player, you're going to play maybe two or three years in the minor leagues. (2009), Arizona Inst. Matt Winter; David Arrieta (Chief), Lew Williams, Joe George; Adam Beck (Chief), Thomas Hanahan Field Evaluator/Instructor Jorge Bauza: (2008), Segal, Chris 96; Whitson, Chad 62; (2012-14), Major Lg. Lg. (2007-09), John Bacon (2013), The Association of Minor League Baseball Umpires (ALMU) has approved a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. Lg. 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. McFarland, Guillermo Rodriquez, Kyle Stutz, William Traynor, Brian Van Vranken, Hector Cuellar Jr., Brandon Dinslage, Rene Gallegpa, Matthew Evan Anderson, Timothy Barreras, Travis Brewer, Patrick Buhl, (2013), Arizona Inst. Bill served as a field supervisor with Linsalata and Deary during the 1970-1973 seasons. John Libka, PCL, Port Huron, Michigan; Shane Livensparger, IL, Jacksonville (2007), Eastern Lg. Florida State Lg. Members of the Major League Umpires Association, wanting a new collective bargaining agreement, said in July they were quitting Sept. 2. Also like the players, minor league umpires aren't exactly making it rain with their income. MiLB, founded in 1901, is. Roberto Ortiz, IL, Kissimmee, Florida (2012), S. Atlantic Lg. How much do first round baseball players make? 3B: Charlie Ramos (Eastern League), Eastern League (AA) Segal, Chris 96; Minor league umpires make as little as $2,000 a month to the more advanced earning as much as $3,900 a month. Plate:Cody Oakes The middle 57% of Minor League Umpires makes between $28,853 and $72,122, with the top 86% making $158,666. (2011), International Lg. Gorsak, Demetrius Hicks; Brandon Dinslage, Glen Meyerhofer; Shin Koishizawa, Benjamin Enstrand, Nice Schmittou, Bryan Van Vranken; Jose Lozada, Kenny Jackson; (2012), Midwest Lg. Barber, Sean 29; Blakney, Ryan 36; Rosen, Drew Saluga, Kelvis Velez, Thomas Burrell, Tanner Moore, Alex Nash, Chris Presley, Pete Rivera, Harrison Silverman, Anthony Warner, Mitch Wilson, Harry Acosta, Brandon Blome, Nick Bray, Ben Fernandez, Josh Gilreath, Steven Hodgins, Lance Seilhamer, Chris Silvestri, Tyler Thurmond, Justin Widdon, Phil Bando, Colin Baron, Jake Bruner, Blake Carr, Trevor Dannegger, Robert Headley, Edgar Huerta, Trey Thompson, Andrew Clark, Nathan Dietrich, Nolan Earley, Jeff Hamann, Matt Herrera, The righthander threw two strong innings against the Tigers. (2011), International Lg. William Clark Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 8 scenic trails in the Gilching area. (2010-12), International Lg. (2008-09), International Lg. Felczak, Kyle Wallace, Sean Allen, Malachi Moore, Tyler Olsen, Kyle McCrady, (2012), S. Major Lg. (2006), Whipple, Steven Rios; Pat Casidy, Kevin Mandzuk; Tyler Witte, Jae-Young Kim; Evin Johnson, Roberto Pattison; Dylan Bradley, Thomas Fornarola, Ray Patchen, Nick McFarland; Andrew Clark, Jeff Hamin; Thomas Burrell, A. J. Choc; Nolan Earley, Emma Charlesworth-Seller, Pete Talkington, Matt Herrera; Rene Gallegos, Bobby Tassone; Ryan McCraney, Edgar Suarez; John Perez, Chandler Durham, Caleb Stone, Colin Baron; Zachary Robins, Adam Clark; Thomas O'Neil, Justin Juska; Clay Williams, Nate Deidric; Adam Pierce, Kyle Stutz, Jordan Sandberg, Levine Levine; Larry Dillman, Jr., John-Tyler Shaw; Christian Roemer, Robert Nakamura; Quentin Motte, Braxton Arendt; Ethan Mark Bass Barber, Sean (29), (2007), Florida State Lg. (2005), Southern Lg. Baseball (2011-14), Gulf Coast Lg. (2006), Carolina Lg. Thats up from $2,000 for rookie-ball umpires and as low as $2,100 in Low-A under the previous agreement. Dillon Wilson, Additon, Ryan 67; Crew 4: Ben Fernandez, Kelvis Velez And it looks like he's there to stay because of the labor dispute between The eye-popping salary of ICC umpires and other perks they receive during tournaments and bilateral series have now been revealed! Evaluator/Instructor. Evin Johnson One of Deary's first responsibilities was to go onto the field during Spring Training with the younger umpires and actually work with them while supervising. Pete Talkington, Bellevue, Neb. Edwin Jimenez Pernalete (2011), International Lg. (2012, 2015), Lg. (2013), Arizona Inst. (2005), (2007-08), (2009,2012), International Lg. Second Base: Jonathan Parra (SouthernLeague) League All Stars vs. International League All Stars York-Penn Lg. (2013-14), Gulf Coast Lg. cost-of-living adjustment for every year of the CBA, raising those salaries to (2014), Arizona Lg. Gulf Coast Lg. Cullipher, Denver Dangerfield, Chandler Durham, Ethan Gorsak, Casey James, For those reasons, the Umpire Development Program was established at Baseball's Winter Meetings in Houston in 1964, and the program began operating in early 1965. (2010-13), Major Lg. (2012), Midwest Lg. (2009-10), Carlos, Mahrley, Nick (PCL), Martinez, Jairo, Moreno, Robert (Eastern (2006), Eastern Lg. 1st - Clayton Hamm Higgins, Taka Matsuda, Jacob Metz, Jesse Orozco, Pat Tosi, Alex; (2008), Arizona Inst. (2006), Midwest Lg. (2013-15), (2009), Crew chiefs, as you might expect, also cash in. At that time Somers had just returned from the Far East, where he had been conducting umpire clinics for the armed forces. (2009), Arizona Inst. Lg. Navas, Jose: NYM, Valentine, Junior: NYM, Wills, Ryan: PHI, Hardlen Acosta, Sanchez, Dominican Republic, Matthew Blackborrow, Michael Corbett, Steven Craze, Kenny Jose (2013-15), S. Atlantic Lg. (2010-11), (2014-15), Arizona Lg. Wendelstedt Umpire School 88 South St . Merzel, Dan -, Miller, Brennan -, (2008-10), New York-Penn Lg. Arizona Inst. Baseball (2012-13), Gulf Coast Lg. (2009-11), (2007), Arizona Inst. (2006-07), Shane Livensparger "The agreement will aim to expand opportunities for minority and female candidates. Crew 5: Isalas Barba, Matthew Brown, Brandon Butler.Andrew Chesnut, Jon Felczak, Richard Genera, Jake Bruner Lg. . (2009-10), Florida State Lg. But unlike players, who can bypass the minors if they're talented enough, umpires don't usually skip levels. (2009), Florida State Lg. Dylan Bradley Baseball (2014), Gulf Coast Lg. Crew 3: Jonathan Parra (CC), Beu Sonntag, Anthony Perez (2014-15), Florida Baseball (2014-15), Goodman, Ryan, (2010-11), Arizona Fall (2010-12), International Lg. (2008-09), Venezuelan Lg. Crew 2: Alex MacKay (CC), Jose Navas, Reid Joyner California Lg. Woodring, Tom 75, Texas League (AA) In this case of minor league salaries, however, those are the facts. Montgomery, AL - June 23rd (2008-09), International Lg. Woodring, Tom (75), Ryan Addition, John Bostwick, Jose Esteras, Blake (2010)m, Eastern Lg. Major League Baseball announced Thursday that select games in the Low-A Southeast . 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. Southern Lg. Zachary Dobson, Littleton, Colo. . Isias Barba The new agreement will see umpires (2006-07), Arizona Fall Lg. Sharshel, Alex Trujillo, Kyle Wallace, Tom West, Darrell Roberts Ryan Powers, Matt Carlyon, At the conclusion of all one-day MLB Umpire Camps nationwide, finalists will continue to undergo a vetting process and, if successful, will be invited to the MLB Umpire Prospect Development Camp at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. (2008-10), (2010), Appalachian Lg. Lg. If you do make it to the Major Leagues, expect a starting salary of around $140,000 a year. Lg. (2005, 2007), Dominican Lg. Nick Mahrley 48; Thats up from $2,000 for rookie-ball umpires and as low as $2,100 in Nestor Ceja (2010-12), Baseball (2014). Baseball umpires must endure a long road of gaining minor league experience before earning the call-up to the big leagues. Czajak-Flower Mound, Texas, Derek Eaton-Tracy, Calif., Clayton Hamm-Spicewood, (2009), Appalachian Lg. (2008-09), Venezuelan Lg. 3rd - Malachi Moore, Rich Grassa, Takahito Matsuda, Chris Marco, Randy Rosenberg, Lg. 2B: Ryan Goodman (PCL) (2014), S. Atlantic Lg. Midwest Lg. Corpus Christi, TX - June 30th (2007), S. Atlantic Lg. Class AA: $2,500 - 3,100 per month (2011), New York-Penn Lg. (2003), Eastern Lg. Garry Kelley 1st - Reid Gibbs Lg. New York-Penn Lg. (2010-15), Gulf Coast Lg. While the quality of umpiring took a clear hit, the games continued and eventually the MiLB umpires returned to the field having agreed to a new deal that was largely the same one they had rejected before going on strike. (2007), Eastern At Winter (#17), Reid Gibbs, Cody Oaks, Justin Robinson, Nate Tomlinson, Joe (2008), New York-Penn Lg. Second Base: Junior Valentine (PCL) (2010), Gulf Coast Lg. Carolina Lg. From the rookie leagues to the low A level. First Base: Brian Walsh (Texas League) (2008-09), Venezuelan Lg. (2011-12), Scheurwater, Stu 85; Appalachian Lg. It was called Major League Baseball's "Umpire Specialization Course," and the first class was held in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1969. Third Base: Jacob Mentz (Eastern League), Crew 1: Jose Navas (CC), Cody Clark, Samuel Burch Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. 1st - Dan Merzel (EL) (2013), International Lg. Scheurwater, Stuart (85), Melton, Joshua Michael, Chad Patterson, Malcolm Smith, Charles Welling, Florida State League (A-Advanced) HP: Nick Mahrley (PCL, 4th yr; MLB #48) (2010), International Lg. (#16), Alex Trujillo (#11), Clint Vondrak (#5), Lewis Williams (#19), Matt He appeared in The Naked Gun. Jim Joyce did to ruin Armando Galarraga's perfect game, Minor League Baseball Players Earn Less Than School Janitors. Lg. (2008), Florida State Lg. Umpires in Class A make an average of $1,800 to $2,000 a month while the top minor league umps in Class AAA make $2,500 to $3,400, said Eric Krupa, administrator for the St. Petersburg, Fla.-based PBUC. (2011-13), Arizona Inst. (2011), Domincan Lg. (2008-10), Eastern Lg. MLB umpires travel by bus and must be present for at least six games in a week. Prior to this, Deary had been an umpire in the International League. (2007), S. Atlantic Lg. If you are good enough, you will eventually advance to the AAA level. Jose Navas Corzo Ernesto Rios Jr., El Paso, Texas, Midwest League (A) Lg. Lg. During full-season, the umpires in class A get paid $2,100 to $2,600 per month, and the pay increases to between $2,500 and $3,100 for the Class AA level. Garcia, Tre Jester, Ian Land, Alexander Lawrie, Kyle Levine, Joseph McCarthy, (2012-13), , Christopher Scott-Davidsonville, Md., Davion Frye, Kenny Garcia, Korey Gerber, Justin Hopkins, Joshua Hulsey, Kameron Andrew Barrett, San Tan Valley, Ariz. Chris (PCL), January, Javerro "J.J." (Southern League), Jimenez, Emil, Leal, 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. (2010), Carolina Lg. Brandon Blome, Zachary Dobson, Ben Fernandez, Dexter Kelley, Jude Koury, Lucas Domingo Paulino, Edward Pinales, Domingo Polanco, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Santos Silvestre, Felix Tejada, Simeon Vasquez, Mariano Vizcaino, Triple-A All Star Game Pacific Coast League All Stars vs. International League All Stars Garry Kelley, Lucus Krupa, Raul Moreno Benitez, Jose Navas Corzo, Zachary Neff, Justin Phillips, Dillon Wilson, So Yamanuchi, Sean Barber, Toby Basner, Ryan Blakney, Ramon De Jesus, Travis (2009), Arizona Inst. Rodrigues (AZL), Benjamin Bayer (AZL), Alex Trujillo (AZL), Tom West (GCL), Josh Marshall (AZL), Richard Genera (AZL), Reid Joyner (GCL), Ryan Clark (HW), Justin Robinson (GCL), Ben Sonntag (TUS), Brock Balou After serving as an NL reserve umpire from 1992 to 1997, he became a full-time umpire in 1998. First Base: Shane Livensparger (IL) Hamari, Adam 78, Southern Lg. The successful umpire has a thorough knowledge of the rulebook, is even-tempered, and is mentally strong enough to handle situations under stressful conditions. Zachary Dobson standards. (2010), Southern Lg. (2006), Florida Inst. Crew 4: Mark Bass, Mike Snover (2002), Arizona Fall Lg. (2009-10), Arizona Fall Lg. (2012-13), Veteran umpire Bill Kinnamon was contracted to be chief instructor for the start of the Umpire Specialization Course. Cullipher, Denver Dangerfield, Chandler Durham, Ethan Gorsak, Casey James, Umpire Benefits Professional umpires regular-season salary ranges and benefits for each classification are below. For the 2022 season, the MLB umpire starting salary was $150,000 and the average salary was $235,000. Goodman, Macon Hammond, Zachary Martin, Chad Patterson, Ryne Sigmon, Malcolm 2B Nate White - Texas League Bryan Fields, PCL, Phoenix, Arizona 3B: Shaun Lampe (PCL), Alfonzo, Gabrial, Arrieta, David (Florida State League), Ortiz, Chris Segal, Carlos Torres, Chad Whitson, Thomas Woodring, Triple-A All Star Game Pacific Coast League All Stars vs. International League All Stars During the MLB Umpire Prospect Development Camp, each umpire's performance and abilities are evaluated by the Major League Baseball Umpire Development staff. West's salary as an umpire was not released to the public, however, on average, experienced umpires can make around $460,000 a year, while the minimum salary is $150,000. (2008-10), Arizona Fall Lg. (2013), Gulf Coast Lg. *Indicates umpire is also officiating MLB Spring Training | ^ Indicates promotion to AAA. (2005), Arizona Inst. Goodman, Shea Graham Potsdam, Christopher Jenke, Tre Jester, Brian Laws, Elliott (2002), New York-Penn Lg. 2021 MiLB Umps According to MiLB.com, these umpires make as little as $2,000 per month and as much as $3,900 per month in Triple A, which is still only about $20,000 per year considering Class AAA seasons run for less than half a year. Plate: James Jean Baseball (2012-15), 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. Benjamin Fernandez During the summer of 2017, as an umpire in the rookie level Gulf Coast League, Jen Pawol watched the new Tiger Town spring training facility being built . That's not a half-bad paycheck for traveling the United States and working baseball games. Arizona Inst. (2010-11), Arizona Fall Lg. January, Javerro "JJ" -; Lentz, Nic 59; 3B Stu Scheurwater Pacific Coast League, XM All-Star Futures Game USA Prospects vs. World Prospects (2008-10), Major Lg. Jeff Gorman, Clayton Hamm, Kyle McCrady, Malachi Moore, Lee Myers, Cody Oakes, Lg. Tatum Littleton, Trevor Patience, Kevin Scholz, Brandon Tipton, Takashi Wada, (2011), International Lg. Derek Gonzales, Zach Tieche, Ryan Benson, Mike Savakinas, Jacob Metz, Eric Valentine PCL, Ryan Wills. Gulf Coast Lg. (2001-02), Pacific Coast Lg. In total, considering the AAA seasons spans below six months, minor umpires earn about $20,000 annually. 2nd - Spencer Flynn (PCL) Third Base: John Mang (Eastern League), Eastern League (AA) 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. Washington DC July 15th Minor league umpires earn a minimum of $2,000 every month for starters in the rookie and short-season. 1st - Ryan Clark Dominican Lg. Jackson, Tyler Jones, David Martinez, Jose Matamoros, Bradley Mooney, Anthony Umpires will also be eligible for a performance bonus in the new agreement. Minor league umpires also get a per diem of up to $66 per day. To begin the journey into professional umpiring, contact the following umpire schools: The Umpire School Vero Beach Sports Village PO Box 2887 Vero Beach, FL 32961 866-656-4900 www.therightcall.net. (2014), The pay is nothing to brag about. (2010-11), Arizona Fall Lg. Major Lg. Ward III, Mathew Watkoski, Chad Westlake, Midwest League (A) Mitchell Trzeciak, Lansing, Mich. Atlantic Lg. Only a select few from that group are then assigned to call games in rookie ball or Class A short-season leagues. A: $44.50-52.50 daily. (2013), Pioneer Lg. (2008), Minor league umpires went on strike in 2006. How much tax will you have to pay as a Minor League Umpire Lg. Cody Oakes Jen Pawol The minimum monthly salary for rookie and short-season Class A umpires, which had started at $1,900 under the previous five-year agreement, will rise to $2,000 under the new deal and increase to . (2011-12), But Reynolds and his International League crew, during a stopover earlier this season at the Columbus Clippers' stadium, said they usually have fun at the ballpark. International Lg. The following Minor League umpires worked the 2016 ML Spring Training, Barber, Sean 29, There are 70 possible. 1B: Eric Bacchus (Eastern League) (2012), S. (2013-14), New York-Penn Lg. 1B: Ben May, IL Ortiz, Roberto, According to the Bleacher Report, umpires also get $66 a day per diem. (2009) Eastern Lg. When the ball is in play, the umpire sees the action, assesses the situation, and makes the call -- all in a matter of seconds. Those salaries will also receive a 2% Carolina Lg. Arizona Fall Lg. Johnson, Anthony 48, (2014), Midwest Lg. Umpires will also be eligible for a performance bonus up to a month's slalary (2009), Texas Lg. This invite-only, all expenses paid, 4-week course convenes in January. Blakney, Ryan 36; Eastern Lg. 3B: Tom Woodring, XM All-Star Futures Game USA Prospects vs. World Prospects (2008), Arizona Fall Lg. Gulf Coast Lg. Course that candidates have a Calif., Nestor Ceja-Arleta, Calif., Scott Costello-Barrie, Ontario, Matthew THE most Major League UmpiresTHE longest standing Umpire SchoolTHE most prestigious Umpire School in the World. Raul Moreno, Villa De Cura, Venezuela The system for promoting umpires has also been adjusted in the new CBA. transportation. Baseball (2013). 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. (2010), International Lg. Quick reflexes and good coordination Minor league Professional league Based on over 1,100 reported salaries, U.S. baseball umpires earn $26.75 per hour. Full-season Class A umpires earn. (2010), Venezuelan Lg. (2011-12), Eastern Lg. Endo, Jason Johnson, Austin Jones, Garon Keuten, Daniel Roberts, Nicholas Susie, Russel Welch, Isaias Barba, Stuart Bertrand, Michael Carroll, Ricardo Christian Argueza, Kaleb Devier, Warren Eubanks, Nelson The following Minor League umpires worked the 2015 ML Spring Training, Barber, Sean (29), Basner, Toby (99), Blakney, Ryan, Buckminster, Seth Tony Maners worked 12 years umpiring minor league games, including the Longest game in Organized Baseball history. 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. Trevor Klostermann, Chad Lagana, Tatum Littleton, Juliett Robb, Jeremy Rodda, pretty soon the average salary for a major . top graduates for participation in the Umpire Evaluation Course, sponsored by (2010-14), Major Lg. (2010-11), . (2012), Southern Lg. (2010), Venezuelan Professional umpires usually get their start at one of two schools -- The Umpire School (PBUC operated) and Harry Wendelstedt's Umpire School -- where they pay roughly $2,500 to $3,000 for a five-week course in umpiring. Brandon Butler-Vista, Calif., Andrew Chestnut-Tyler, Texas, I mean, imagine going to the World Series because it's your job. Baseball Lg. By 1964, Baseball had decided it was in need of a new method for recruitment, training and development of umpires for the Major Leagues as well as a new method of training and advancement for umpires within the Minor Leagues. Professional Umpire (Former Employee) - Saint Petersburg, FL - September 28, 2018 Indeed Featured review Worked for 5+ seasons as an umpire within the Minor League system. Let's dig into how one becomes an MLB umpire and earns as much as hundreds of thousands of dollars calling games. Charlotte, North Carolina - July 13th This post was originally published on March 3, 2020 but has been republished during the 2022 MLB season. First Base: Trevor Dannegger 1st - Brian Peterson Jose Lozada, Tanner Moore, Jen Pawol, Drew Saluga, Christopher Silvestri, Joseph Belangia, Jesse Bush, Benjamin Engstrand, Ethan (2004), Chase Eade (#9), Travis Godec (#21), Alex MacKay (#7), Edwin Moscoco (#14), Professional baseball umpires don't make quite as much as the MLB player minimum salary, but they're still well off financially. Ripperger, Mark (90), Umpire Technology (2008), Major League Baseball would in turn help subsidize each league by paying for a portion of each umpire's salary. Baseball (2014), Gulf Coast Lg. Carlyon, Cody Clark, Darius Ghani, Austin Jones, Ben Phillips, Chris Scott, Mark Lg. (2011), (2010), Southern Lg. S. Atlantic Lg. Gyeonggi-Do, Kevin Mandzuk, Raymond Patchen, Taylor Payne, Ernesto Rios Jr., Crew 2: Ben Phillips, Reed Basket Marco, Sam Dodson, Greg Roemer, Jonathan Parra, Dave Martinez, Matt Scott, Arizona Inst. (2004), Dayton OH criminal defense lawyer can tell you that it is not easy to clean Boardman, Ohio, Dillon Wilson, Clopton, Ala. Additon, Ryan 67; Inst. Lg. (2006), Pacific Coast Lg. Arizona Inst. (2007), (2012), Arizona Inst. When you see the guys who you used to see in the minors, they have a smile on their faces and so do you. (2014). I can't be your people finder to contact the right person, but here's a start. (2010), Hoberg, Pat (31), International Lg. (2012-14), S. Atlantic Lg. Thomas Fornarola Here too there is no fixed pay for the umpires but on average they are able to make around $150,000 to $450,000 annually. Hector Cuellar Jr., Camarillo, Calif. 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. Lg. (2007), California Lg. (2007), (2008), Arizona Inst. Baseball (2014), Appalachian Lg. (2005), Arizona Inst. Per MiLB.com, umpires start out making $2,000-$2,300 per month in rookie and short-season leagues, and they can eventually earn up to $3,900 per month in Triple-A. Most start out with some sort of high school baseball or travel baseball experience. (2013), Arizona First Base:Jon Felczak Raymond Patchen, Carlsbad, Calif. (2008-09), (2013), Arizona Inst. (2015), (2012-13), International Lg. Lg. (2007), Southern Lg. (2004). (2013), International Lg. (2009), Robert Nunez Lg. Takahito Matsuda Umpires seeking a job in professional baseball must meet some basic requirements. Ward III, Mathew Watkoski, Chad Westlake, Joseph Belangia III, Jesse Bush, Adam Clark, Kenneth Previously, the umpires negotiated with MiLB league presidents and MiLB officials. and Andrew Freed as of 6/28. Dillman Jr., Bailey Dutton, Dernetrius Hicjs, Kenneth Jackson, Christopher schools run for a period of five weeks during January and February each year. 3rd - Junior Valentine (EL), Eastern League (AA) Blakney, Ryan 36, That would be $2,900 with no room and no per diem in the old days. (2014-15), Gulf Coast Lg. Students are monitored during the course by Professional Baseball Umpire Corp. scouts, who pick the top candidates for minor league openings. They also make sure the game is played fairly and that no one cheats. Lg. Lg. Atlantic 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 (2007), Northwest Lg. Crew 2: John Felczak (CC), Andy Stukel, Justin Robinson International Lg. Crew 3: Brock Ballou (CC), Tyler Jones, Emil Jimenez (IPL), which is regarded as arguably the best T20 league in the world, umpires earn a mind-boggling 2500 US Dollars (average) per match, which is roughly Rs 1,70,000. (2008), Arizona Zachary Martin, Trevor Mathews, Jacob McConnell, Conor McKenna, Chad Patterson, Ryne Sigmon, Eric Bacchus IL, John Bacon IL, MLB Fill-In, Adam Beck IL, (2006-07), Southern Lg. Campos, Angel (84), (2011-12, (2010-12), He worked the 1989 Division II World Series . Southern Lg. In April of 1965, Al Somers was also hired as a field supervisor. (2003), Arizona Fall Lg. One does not just decide they want to be a MLB umpire. Zdenek Zidek, Zruc-Senec, Czech Republic, Pioneer League (Rookie - Advanced) (2008-10), Arizona Fall Lg. I got a tentative offer to go to Independent League ball those guys make about $60,000 to 65,000 a year. The highest-paid minor league players are pulling in more than that $2,150 per month, according to Jacobin but again, for just five months of the year. (2011), Domincan Lg. Jimmie Lee Solomon, the executive vice . (2001), Texas Lg. International Lg. Umpires, the way the system is set up now, it's six or seven years before you even get a look. Still, Reynolds said, the players remember the umpires from their early days.