ump

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How much baseball culture revolves around the home plate ump?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 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

Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe once received friendly advice from longtime umpire Joe West: Greet each ump by their first name and make a little small talk.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

If they’re not, the ump calls a strike.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

And, appealing to the ump: “Hey, Ruby, he’s not allowed to throw that fast.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols