S1: EP17: Baseball Umpires Explained: The Hardest Job on the Field

Send us Fan Mail Umpires are everywhere in baseball — but most new fans don’t know how they actually work their way to the majors. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down umpire roles, training, and the real challenges of calling a big-league game. By the end, you’ll have a new appreciation for the people behind the plate. New to baseball? Start with Beginner’s Dugout — the podcast that makes the game finally make sense.