Little League® International mourns the passing of David Murphy, former Texas Assistant District 2 Administrator, and Little League Baseball® World Series Umpire. He was 64. Mr. Murphy, a native of…
Motivated to improve aptitude and execution on their local fields, 20 Little League® volunteer umpires visited Little League International in Williamsport, Pa., for the fall 2018 weekend mechanics clinic. The…
Debra Crerie is out-numbered, to say the least, when it comes to umpiring. She is one of only a few female Little League Baseball® umpires, but does not let those…
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
There have been several new and adjusted rules and regulations put in place beginning with the 2018 Little League® International Tournament. To help you officiate games this summer, Tom Rawlings,…
Each spring, umpires travel to Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., for Little League Umpire School. The week-long school immerses game officials in training and education opportunities that are designed…
Avoiding the appearance of being confrontational is all about tone, volume, and body language. Tone Try to make your tone as conversational as possible. Picture yourself at a restaurant asking…
Often an overlooked aspect of the Little League program, umpiring is one of the most important. The volunteer umpire is as much a part of Little League as the volunteer…