Our Staff
Our World Famous Staff is Comprised of 14 Major League Umpires and 17 Other Umpires From Every Level of Minor League Baseball! No Other Program Has Been Able to Boast Such An Experienced MLB Staff! Click on the Pictures Below to Learn a Little More About Them
New Staff Members:
The Wendelstedt Umpire School has added three additional MLB umpires to its staff for the 2012 course. After a brief hiatus, Ron Kulpa and Doug Eddings have returned. We have also added long time MLB umpire, Bob Davidson.
Staff Success:
Two more of our former instructors were selected as MLB Supervisors following their retirements from the field. The list of former instructors on the MLB supervisory staff is now seven, and includes Charlie Reliford, Cris Jones, Bruce Froemming, Rich Rieker, and Chuck Meriwether.
Special Event Umpires:
Both MiLB and MLB special events for the 2011 season were filled with umpires from the Wendelstedt Umpire School. Prominent in the events was Wendelstedt instructor Jerry Layne who served in both the All-Star Game and World Series, the Crew Chief in the latter.
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.
Our Staff
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