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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and two NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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 working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and two NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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, MHSAA social media guideline, working the plate. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and two NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and two NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses the ABS system, 4-man mechanics, Angel Hernandez, and how to move up the ladder. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and two NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and two NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

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 been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

Happenings on days 2 & 3 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning varsity MHSAA baseball games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

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 baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire camps and perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

Host Kevin Weber gives a detailed look at his experience in the 2023 CBUA 4-Man Umpire Evaluation Clinic in Indianapolis, IN. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic twice. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber communication in high stress games, batting out of order, video review, and an umpire spotlight. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses pace of play, infield fly rule, runner's lane rule, seeking evaluations, and 3-man at youth levels. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also worked a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. In 2023, Kevin worked the NJCAA Division III, Region 12 tournament, and the MIAA Tournament. Additionally, Kevin has worked the MHSAA State Finals three times (2015, 2019, & 2023). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber gives a recap of the 2023 NCAA/CBUA Meeting in Chicago. He discusses a conference meeting and the general meeting. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series, and MVC non-con games. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses NFHS 2023 points of emphasis, NFHS 2023 rule changes, 2-man bases empty shallow fly ball mechanics, an umpire spotlight, strike zone, and assigning dos and don'ts. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

Host Kevin Weber answers a listener voicemail about plate meetings, discusses the new national standard strike zone initiative, gives a two-part NCAA rules test, and discusses the changes to the 20 Second Action Clock 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work a Big Ten Conference non-con game in 2023 along with MAC and Horizon League series. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses NCAA rules changes, the new RQ+ platform, Big-Timing, and spotlights umpire Perry Costello. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon) (MVC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

Host Kevin Weber shares his observations from the final day of the Doane 2-Man Umpire 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

Host Kevin Weber shares his observations from the second day of the Doane 2-Man Umpire 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

Host Kevin Weber shares his observations from the first day of the Doane 2-Man Umpire 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses a listener question, observations of umpires in high school and summer tournaments, taking pickoff plays and first base, and 2023 NFHS rule 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

Host Kevin Weber answers emails from Dan Steinberg, Kevin Banes, and Kevin Frenia on a variety of topics including lineups, batter interference and two-man mechanics. Kevin also gives an update on his 2022 season. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. In 2022, Kevin worked the GLIAC NCAA DII Conference tournament and the NCAA Division III Regionals. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber answers listener questions about check swings, 2-man mechanics, controlling dugouts, pace of play, called 3rd strike mechanics and arguing coaches. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC) (Horizon), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. He also recently worked his first postseason collegiate games. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assigner role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber talks about 3-man mechanics, working the wedge, chirping coaches, and new umpire questions. Kevin also discusses listeners emails and presents an exclusive interview with David Hedges, who attended Wendelstedt Pro School early this year. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. He also recently worked his first postseason collegiate games. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assignor role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses rule changes and points of emphasis for NCAA and NFHS baseball. Also, Kevin answers listener emails from Scott Ordway, Robert Fobian, and David Emerling. Dig into those rulebooks because the testing season is upon us! 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He's also scheduled to work Big Ten Conference and Horizon League non-con games in 2022. He also recently worked his first postseason collegiate games. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assignor role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber revisits his comments on the Little League World Series, answers a question about handling hit by pitches, gives a FED umpire quiz, shares his observations from instructing at the Doane Umpire Camp, and spotlights umpire George Magerkurth. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He also recently worked his first postseason collegiate games. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assignor role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses observations on novice umpires, a uniform checklist for camps and clinics, and answers several listener questions on Deep B vs Deep C, calling balls and strikes, and dealing with injuries. 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 perseverance 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 camps. Kevin has attended the Doane February camp, 2-man advanced camp, and 3-man camp on multiple occasions. He also attended the CBUA 4-Man Invitation Clinic. Kevin has worked high school (MHSAA), JUCO (MCCAA), NAIA (WHAC/Crossroads), and NCAA Division I (MAC), II (GLIAC), and III (MIAA) contests. He also recently worked his first postseason collegiate games. Additionally, Kevin has twice worked the MHSAA State Finals (2015 & 2019). He is always trying to hone his umpire skills to continue moving up the umpiring ladder. Recently, Kevin took on an assignor role, assigning MHSAA games for the West Michigan Umpire Association and tournament and travel team games for the Grand Rapids Umpire Alliance. He is happily married, has one daughter, and teaches high school Social Studies and English in Grand Rapids, Michigan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses new COVID-19 protocols in college baseball, Robert Fobian's email calling strikes and men's leagues, Scott Ordway's email about check swings, and Steve Dobek's Facebook Messenger message about ejections and bench jockeying. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses observations he's made when observing new umpires, spotlights Bernice Gera, and reviews his experience at the CBUA 4-Man Invite Evaluation Camp in Indianapolis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber answers some listener's emails concerning visibility situations and the Mt. Rushmore of umpires. Also, Bruce Doane, Jr. is featured in an umpire spotlight, as well as Kevin's thoughts on umpires working 3 and 4 man mechanics who aren't familiar with the systems. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

Kevin Weber is finally back with a new episode. Listen to segments on what's been happen in his absence from the podcast airwaves, collegiate umpiring in 2021, listener questions, and an umpire spotlight. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses umpire camps, 2021-2022 NCAA Major Rules Changes, and spotlights umpire Randy Christal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discussing mentoring and retaining umpires, his recent experience at Central Michigan University, interesting play from a fellow umpire, and the state of college baseball for 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses goals and his experience at the Bruce Doane Sr. Midwest Three-Man Invitational Camp. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses stoicism in umpiring, COVID mechanics and strike zones, assigning philosophy, and umpire equipment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses listener questions and the state of high school sports. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses the recent state of Major League Baseball, recent umpiring observations, updates the state of officiating in the pandemic and poses three quiz questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses how his first two weeks of post-stay at home order umpiring went. Also, he talks about tips and observations for newer umpires and things with which veteran umpires can help assist them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses returning to play procedures, Iowa high school umpiring, umpire etiquette, basic 4-man mechanics, and spotlights Cuban umpiring. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses 2-man mechanics, strike zones, and spotlights Negro League umpires. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the potential schedule changes for NCAA baseball, umpire game fees across the United States, and spotlight long-time NL umpire Ernie Quigley. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses habits to get back in shape, game management, Deadball Era umpire innovations and spotlights Gerry Davis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber highlights past interviews with Tim Farwig, Matt Watkoski, Kirk Weber, and Kirk VanderLaan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber gives an update on officials' unemployment benefits, discusses the history of the ejection, and spotlights AL umpire, Steve Palermo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the art of brushing off the plate, revisits the NFHS Player/DH rule, and spotlights Charlie Berry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses automated strike zones, talks about the NFHS restriction rule, revisits an infield fly situation, and spotlights Jon Bible --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses self-employment COVID-19 relief, answers Todd Skeen's unique question on infield flies, responds to Troy Webb's email, and spotlights umpire Cy Rigler. Leave a voicemail for the show or contact me by email or Facebook. email: spinalfusion06@yahoo.com Facebook: @thehammerpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the Federal stimulus bill for independent contractors, using indicators, passing runners, the final five questions of the MHSAA Postseason Exam, and spotlights MLB umpire Eric Cooper. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber looks at the Coronavirus Bill and what it means to independent contractors, talks about dealing with Loss & Grief, answers Gyula Operhal's voicemail, challenges listens with five more MHSAA Exam questions and spotlights American League umpire, George Moriarty. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support

In this episode, Kevin Weber speaks with fellow umpire Kirk VanderLaan, discusses the $15,000,000 rainout, continues the MHSAA Baseball Umpire Exam, talks pick off plays at first base in 2-man, and spotlights former MLB umpire Jim Joyce. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehammer/support