The trials and tribulations of an amateur baseball umpire and assigner Kevin Weber. Kevin discusses He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic.
Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and p***everance can accomplish. Kevin demonstrates that the umpire camp route is an alternative to the professional umpire school path. His road to success has been through self-study, camps, and clinics, most notably Bruce Doane’s
03/11/2026
A new episode is out! 2026 NFHS Baseball Rules Changes
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2026 NFHS Baseball Rules Changes The Hammer An Umpire Podcast · Episode
02/15/2025
We held a tremendously successful West Michigan Umpire Association (high school umpires) clinic today. The local NBC affiliate even stopped by to report.
MLB umpire Nic Lentz helps other West Michigan umpires Baseball season is here for college teams. (Feb. 15, 2025)
02/12/2025
A new episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts!
The New Season is Upon Us by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses listener questions and feedback along with changes to the 2025 NCAA Baseball rules.Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and ...
01/23/2025
Another new episode is available!
WMUA/NFHS Q&A Session by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast In this one-hour Question & Answer session for the WMUA, host Kevin Weber answers questions about game management, lineup card management, interference plays, pitchers' quick pitching, and other topics concerning NFHS rules. Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been wo...
01/16/2025
It's a new year and there's finally a new episode available. This is an extensive episode that's a first for The Hammer - An Umpire Podcast...it's a video podcast.
2025 NFHS (WMUA) Training by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast In this extensive high school association video training meeting, Kevin Weber covers a variety of topics for the 2025 NFHS/MHSAA season. ROOKIE MEETING: Communicating with you partner/school, game management, pregame conference, basic umpire signals GENERAL MEETING: 2025 NFHS Points of Emphasis, MHS...
08/25/2024
A new episode has dropped. Listen to it wherever you get your podcast fix.
Going with the Ebb & Flow Episode · The Hammer An Umpire Podcast · In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses 2025 NCAA & NFHS rules changes.Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and p***evera...
10/10/2023
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The Age of Accountability by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses the age of assessment and accountability in umpiring, how to have a good relationship with your assigner, changes in CCA 3-man mechanics, and a poll for the greatest umpire in history. Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s bee...
10/02/2023
MLB game time dropped to 2:40 with pitch clock The average time of a nine-inning major league game dropped to 2 hours, 40 minutes in the first year of the pitch clock.
09/30/2023
Check out the latest mini-episode!
2023 Doane 3-Man Camp Day 1 by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast Happenings on day 1 of the 2023 Doane 3-Man Camp. Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and p***everance can accomplish. Kevin demonstrates that the umpire camp route is...
09/19/2023
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Band of Brothers by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast In this episode, host Kevin Weber answers a listeners questions, goes into detail about 2-man B & C positioning, and covers the happenings of the 2023 Doane 2-Man Camp in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur ...
08/08/2023
Check out the new, special episode!
2023 CBUA 4-Man Umpire Clinic by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and p***everance can accomplish. Kevin demonstrates that the umpire camp route is an alternative to the professional umpire school ...
07/16/2023
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Seek Out Opportunities by The Hammer An Umpire Podcast In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses ejection reports, the MHSAA State Finals, Ernie Quigley, and a new NFHS rule. Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and p***e...