Minor League Baseball Seeks Baseball Umpires near Saint Petersburg, FL

Each year Minor League Baseball Umpire Development recommends new candidates to serve as umpires for Minor League Baseball. These candidates have good training, strong ability as umpires, and a keen desire to succeed. The job of a professional baseball umpire requires quick thinking, common sense, and confidence. When the ball is in play, the umpire sees the action, assesses the situation and makes the call -- all in a matter of seconds. The successful umpire has a thorough knowledge of the rulebook, is even-tempered, and is mentally strong enough to handle situations under stressful conditions. A professional umpire is expected to hustle, be alert, be in excellent physical condition, and have a neat appearance.

Umpires seeking a job in professional baseball must meet some basic requirements. Each applicant must have:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Reasonable body weight
• 20/20 vision (with or without glasses or contact lenses)
• Good communication skills
• Quick reflexes and good coordination
• Some athletic ability
• Required preliminary training for the job (i.e., MiLBUmpireAcademy.com or certified professional umpire school)
• A driving record that makes him or her insurable and able to drive employer-provided transportation

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Other Requirements:

• Travel up to 100% during season
• Must be available to attend the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy (MiLBUmpireAcademy.com)

Benefits:

Triple-A: $58-66 daily
Double-A: $50-58 daily
Class A: $44.50-52.50 daily

Salaries may vary from the above ranges due to service time. Per diem amounts vary from the above ranges due to annual $2 increase starting in 2017.

Salary: $2,000.00 to $3,900.00 /month