ump
Example Sentences
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But it turns out Bucknor isn’t the only veteran ump struggling to adjust to the new technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“We call a time out, point out the bat, and the ump comes over and says, ‘Oh yeah, that’s illegal’… It counts as an out and we win the game.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Home plate umpire Jordan Baker appealed to third base ump Dan Merzel, who rung up Seager for strike three.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
After all that, a real, qualified umpire would be stationed next to the replacement ump to ensure accuracy and fairness.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
“You were and you weren’t. The ump could’ve called it either way.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
