Tag: Umpires

A “Full-Count Conversation” on the Recruitment and Retention of Umpires

A “Full-Count Conversation” on the Recruitment and Retention of Umpires

Volunteerism is at the core of the Little League® program, but beyond the need for coaches and managers, it’s the recruitment of new umpires and retaining umpires from previous seasons […]

A “Full-Count Conversation”: What’s Ahead for Little League® Umpires in 2026

A “Full-Count Conversation”: What’s Ahead for Little League® Umpires in 2026

The 2025 season marked another strong year for the Little League® Umpire Development Program. Thanks to the dedication and contributions of umpires at every level, we saw increased participation in […]

A “Full Count Conversation” with Maria Pepe Little League Baseball® Legacy Series Umpire Gabrielle Potts

A “Full Count Conversation” with Maria Pepe Little League Baseball® Legacy Series Umpire Gabrielle Potts

From playing on the field to now standing behind the plate, Gabrielle Potts has always found herself at a Little League® diamond. At just 13 years old, while most were […]

Little League® International Applauds Umpire Gerry Davis on His Milestone Achievement – 5,000th MLB Game

Little League® International Applauds Umpire Gerry Davis on His Milestone Achievement – 5,000th MLB Game

On Sunday, October 3, 2021, in a contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, Veteran Major League Baseball (MLB) Umpire Gerry Davis, 68, made history by umpiring in […]

By Kelly Dine: The Biggest Little League® Stage Is Lit Up by Joy, Smiles, and Fun

By Kelly Dine: The Biggest Little League® Stage Is Lit Up by Joy, Smiles, and Fun

Written By 2019 Little League Baseball® World Series Umpire Kelly Elliott Dine Kelly Elliott Dine, a resident of Hudson, Ohio, has been a Little League® volunteer umpire for more than […]