Wendelstedt Umpire School

Today marks 14 years since we lost our Chief, Harry Wendelstedt. Harry Wendelstedt dedicated his life to the game of baseball, earning respect across generations for his professionalism, fairness, and deep knowledge of the sport.

Through decades on the field and his renowned umpire training, he helped shape not only the rules of the game but the character of those who officiate it.

The Wendelstedt Umpire School has produced more Major League umpires than all other umpire schools combined.

His legacy lives on in every umpire he mentored and in the integrity he brought to the game of baseball. Rest in Peace, Chief.

Congratulations to the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School Class of 2026! The 50th and Final Class.

Major League training from the first pitch!

Congratulations to instructors Tom Fornarola and Charlie Welling who will be working their first Major League Spring Training this year!

instructor and MLB Umpire #73 Tripp Gibson running control games on Field 2!

Major League training from the first pitch.

Major League training from the first pitch!

MLB Crew Chief #2 Dan Bellino speaking to the Class of 2026 at the end of a great day full of hard work!

Major League training from the first pitch.

instructors and MLB Umpires #52 Jansen Visconti, #35 Jeremie Rehak, #12 Erich Bacchus and Chief of Classroom instruction and MLB Umpire #25 Junior Valentine addressing the class of 2026 at end of day announcements.

Major League training from the first pitch!