Providing formal, supervised training for students to qualify for umpire positions in professional, college, high school, independent professional, and youth baseball.

Wendelstedt Umpire School

Whats New:

Three MLB Instructors Added to the Wendelstedt Staff

We are pleased to announce that Ron Kulpa and Doug Eddings are both returning to the Wendelstedt Staff after a short hiatus. In addition, Bob Davidson has also joined the staff. This increases the number of MLB umpires to 14. In combination with the 17 Minor League umpires on our staff, you will receive instruction from the most experienced umpire staff available. You can join us for the 2012 Pro School by Clicking Here.

In the News and Around the Bases:

Today Show Visits the Wendelstedt Umpire School

Jenna Wolfe and the Today Show staff recently made a visit to the Wendelstedt Umpire School, where Jenna learned some of the ropes of making in in professional baseball. CLICK HERE to see the brief training Jenna endured.

Recent Events:

ChiTown Classic A Huge Success

Chicago area umpires were recently treated to a terrific clinic. Wendelstedt instructors covered several areas of the rulebook, as well as comprehensive field and cage instruction. We are pleased to announce that 10 scholarship grants for our five-week professional course were awarded during this event. Be a part of our next scheduled clinic where we will be handing out scholarships by enrolling with the SoCal Umpire Classic.

Tripp Gibson

Triple A

2006 Graduate of HW
Awarded the Top Student Runner-Up

2006 - Worked in the New York-Peen League, worked Championship Series
- Worked Florida Instructional League

2007 - South Atlantic League, Worked All-Star Game
- Promoted mid season to the California League where I worked the Playoffs

2008 - Florida State League, worked the All-Star Game
- Promoted mid season to AA Eastern League
- Worked Arizona Instructional League

2009 - AA Southern League, worked Playoffs
- Arizona Instructional League

2010 - AA Southern League, All Star Game Crew Chief, worked Championship Series

2011 - AAA Pacific Coast League
- Arizona Fall League, worked Rising Stars Game

2012 - Pacific Coast League
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