The Umpire Strikes Back

Erik Weiss
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The Umpire Strikes Back

Ranked 67th on GoodPods’ Top 100 Baseball Podcasts of All Time and Currently the #2 Baseball Podcast in Slovakia! New Episodes Starting Feb. 1st! When you watch a baseball game, you get the opinion of the announcers, players, and coaches. What you’ll never get is the opinion of the umpire. Well, that time has come! With years of experience at the Little League and Travel Ball levels, I’ll bring you the insight of an umpire when it comes to rules, controversies, and everything else in the game of baseball. Episodes premiere every Friday

  1. 02/01/2024

    Runner's Lane Rule Change | Ex MLB Player Called Out

    On the season premier, we discuss the change to the runner's lane rule, and ex big leaguer Trevor Plouffe gets called out about his comments concerning the new rule. Umpire Alan Porter is featured in the first ever Behind the Mask segment. Show Segments: This Day in Baseball History Behind the Mask New Rules Trivia Question of the Day Looking for Merch? Click the link here to visit The Umpire Strikes Back Official Shop: https://umpirestrikesback.creator-spring.com/

    37 min

  2. 04/26/2022

    Angel Hernandez “Strikes” Again

    In this episode, I break down why Kyle Schwarber was so upset with Angel Hernandez about a pitch just off the plate.

    12 min

  3. 11/10/2021

    Why Buster Posey is NOT a HOFer

    I break down the stats of Buster Posey’s career and explain why he doesn’t quite meet the standard of a Hall of Fame catcher

    12 min

  4. 11/04/2021

    The Real Reason Umpires Quit

    There is a National shortage for umpires and other officials. The main reason is abuse from fans and coaches, but what if I told you it is also due to the way officials are treated from within? In this episode I talk about the way umpires treat each other as well as how umpires are treated by their superiors. I also touch on my personal situation that lead to me leaving my local Little League District

    25 min

  5. 10/07/2020

    Can Angel Hernandez Redeem Himself?

    Angel Hernandez will be on the plate for Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres NLDS. Can he redeem himself and prove he belongs in the playoffs? Also, I strike back at everyone who came after me for my previous opinions about Angel Hernandez

    26 min

  6. 10/06/2020

    Angel Hernandez Assigned to NLDS

    I give my opinion on Angel Hernandez and his assignment to the Dodgers-Padres NLDS Series

    18 min

  7. 10/01/2020

    Umpiring Different Youth Levels

    I discuss what I do different when umpiring a lower level of youth baseball

    16 min

  8. 09/30/2020

    Rob Drakes 27 Missed Calls

    I give my personal opinion on Rob Drakes performance in the season finale between the Giants and Padres where he apparently missed 27 calls

    19 min
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    About

    Ranked 67th on GoodPods’ Top 100 Baseball Podcasts of All Time and Currently the #2 Baseball Podcast in Slovakia! New Episodes Starting Feb. 1st! When you watch a baseball game, you get the opinion of the announcers, players, and coaches. What you’ll never get is the opinion of the umpire. Well, that time has come! With years of experience at the Little League and Travel Ball levels, I’ll bring you the insight of an umpire when it comes to rules, controversies, and everything else in the game of baseball. Episodes premiere every Friday

    Information

    • Creator
      Erik Weiss
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2024
    • Episodes
      24
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Erik Weiss
    • Show Website
      The Umpire Strikes Back

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