In this episode, host Kevin Weber answers some listener's emails concerning visibility situations and the Mt. Rushmore of umpires. Also, Bruce Doane, Jr. is featured in an umpire spotlight, as well as Kevin's thoughts on umpires working 3 and 4 man mechanics who aren't familiar with the systems.
Kevin Weber is finally back with a new episode. Listen to segments on what’s been happen in his absence from the podcast airwaves, collegiate umpiring in 2021, listener questions, and an umpire spotlight.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses umpire camps, 2021-2022 NCAA Major Rules Changes, and spotlights umpire Randy Christal.
In this episode, host Kevin Weber discussing mentoring and retaining umpires, his recent experience at Central Michigan University, interesting play from a fellow umpire, and the state of college baseball for 2021.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses goals and his experience at the Bruce Doane Sr. Midwest Three-Man Invitational Camp.
In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses stoicism in umpiring, COVID mechanics and strike zones, assigning philosophy, and umpire equipment.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses listener questions and the state of high school sports.
In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses the recent state of Major League Baseball, recent umpiring observations, updates the state of officiating in the pandemic and poses three quiz questions.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses how his first two weeks of post-stay at home order umpiring went. Also, he talks about tips and observations for newer umpires and things with which veteran umpires can help assist them.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses returning to play procedures, Iowa high school umpiring, umpire etiquette, basic 4-man mechanics, and spotlights Cuban umpiring.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses 2-man mechanics, strike zones, and spotlights Negro League umpires.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the potential schedule changes for NCAA baseball, umpire game fees across the United States, and spotlight long-time NL umpire Ernie Quigley.
In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses habits to get back in shape, game management, Deadball Era umpire innovations and spotlights Gerry Davis.
In this episode, Kevin Weber highlights past interviews with Tim Farwig, Matt Watkoski, Kirk Weber, and Kirk VanderLaan.
In this episode, Kevin Weber gives an update on officials' unemployment benefits, discusses the history of the ejection, and spotlights AL umpire, Steve Palermo.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the art of brushing off the plate, revisits the NFHS Player/DH rule, and spotlights Charlie Berry.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses automated strike zones, talks about the NFHS restriction rule, revisits an infield fly situation, and spotlights Jon Bible
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses self-employment COVID-19 relief, answers Todd Skeen's unique question on infield flies, responds to Troy Webb's email, and spotlights umpire Cy Rigler. Leave a voicemail for the show or contact me by email or Facebook. email: spinalfusion06@yahoo.com Facebook: @thehammerpodcast
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the Federal stimulus bill for independent contractors, using indicators, passing runners, the final five questions of the MHSAA Postseason Exam, and spotlights MLB umpire Eric Cooper.
In this episode, Kevin Weber looks at the Coronavirus Bill and what it means to independent contractors, talks about dealing with Loss & Grief, answers Gyula Operhal's voicemail, challenges listens with five more MHSAA Exam questions and spotlights American League umpire, George Moriarty.
In this episode, Kevin Weber speaks with fellow umpire Kirk VanderLaan, discusses the $15,000,000 rainout, continues the MHSAA Baseball Umpire Exam, talks pick off plays at first base in 2-man, and spotlights former MLB umpire Jim Joyce.
In this episode, Kevin Weber gives his takes on the Coronavirus pandemic, discusses part three of the MHSAA baseball umpires exam, and spotlights NL umpire Babe Pinelli.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses dealing with bad apple umpires, controlling dugouts, how NOT to be on and off the field, MHSAA Umpire Exam questions 6-10, and spotlights NL umpire Tom Gorman.
In this episode, Kevin Weber interviews minor league umpire Matt Watkoski, discusses four tips for talking to coaches, reviews five questions for the MHSAA NFHS Postseason Exam, spotlights umpires in the state of Michigan, and gives an attitude pep talk.
In this episode, Kevin Weber talks about responding to players, social media guidelines, getting paid, uniforms & equipment, MLB rules changes, and spotlights AL umpire Bill Dinneen.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the line drawing ejection in the Michigan-Vanderbilt game, handling ejections, responding to coaches, the NFHS Player/DH rule, and spotlights John McSherry.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses Types of Arguers, the NFHS Player/DH rule, calling pitches at the University of Michigan, and spotlights AL umpire Don Denkinger.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses clearing your head, kicking a call, following protocols, conflicts vs arguments, an update on pay nationally, a NFHS quiz clarification, and spotlights NL umpire Harry Wendelstedt.
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses dealing with nerves, why teachers make great umpires, the final part of the NFHS umpire quiz, communicating with partners, and spotlights MLB umpire Phil Cuzzi. https://12for12.libsyn.com/phil-cuzzi-part-1
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses dealing with disappointment, video feedback, high school umpire pay, part three of the NFHS umpire test, and spotlights AL umpire Ron Luciano.
