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The Umpire Strikes Back

Erik Weiss

24 episodes

1 week ago

Ranked 67th on GoodPods’ Top 100 Baseball Podcasts of All Time and Currently the #2 Baseball Podcast in Slovakia! New Episodes Starting Feb. 1st! When you watch a baseball game, you get the opinion of the announcers, players, and coaches. What you’ll never get is the opinion of the umpire. Well, that time has come! With years of experience at the Little League and Travel Ball levels, I’ll bring you the insight of an umpire when it comes to rules, controversies, and everything else in the game of baseball. Episodes premiere every Friday

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Ranked 67th on GoodPods’ Top 100 Baseball Podcasts of All Time and Currently the #2 Baseball Podcast in Slovakia! New Episodes Starting Feb. 1st! When you watch a baseball game, you get the opinion of the announcers, players, and coaches. What you’ll never get is the opinion of the umpire. Well, that time has come! With years of experience at the Little League and Travel Ball levels, I’ll bring you the insight of an umpire when it comes to rules, controversies, and everything else in the game of baseball. Episodes premiere every Friday

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Episodes (20/24)

The Umpire Strikes Back

Runner's Lane Rule Change | Ex MLB Player Called Out

On the season premier, we discuss the change to the runner's lane rule, and ex big leaguer Trevor Plouffe gets called out about his comments concerning the new rule. Umpire Alan Porter is featured in the first ever Behind the Mask segment.

Show Segments:

This Day in Baseball History
Behind the Mask
New Rules
Trivia Question of the Day

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1 year ago

36 minutes 33 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Angel Hernandez “Strikes” Again

In this episode, I break down why Kyle Schwarber was so upset with Angel Hernandez about a pitch just off the plate.

3 years ago

12 minutes 18 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Why Buster Posey is NOT a HOFer

I break down the stats of Buster Posey’s career and explain why he doesn’t quite meet the standard of a Hall of Fame catcher

3 years ago

11 minutes 51 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

The Real Reason Umpires Quit

There is a National shortage for umpires and other officials. The main reason is abuse from fans and coaches, but what if I told you it is also due to the way officials are treated from within? In this episode I talk about the way umpires treat each other as well as how umpires are treated by their superiors. I also touch on my personal situation that lead to me leaving my local Little League District

3 years ago

25 minutes 5 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Can Angel Hernandez Redeem Himself?

Angel Hernandez will be on the plate for Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres NLDS. Can he redeem himself and prove he belongs in the playoffs? Also, I strike back at everyone who came after me for my previous opinions about Angel Hernandez

4 years ago

26 minutes 8 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Angel Hernandez Assigned to NLDS

I give my opinion on Angel Hernandez and his assignment to the Dodgers-Padres NLDS Series

4 years ago

18 minutes 21 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Umpiring Different Youth Levels

I discuss what I do different when umpiring a lower level of youth baseball

4 years ago

15 minutes 53 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Rob Drakes 27 Missed Calls

I give my personal opinion on Rob Drakes performance in the season finale between the Giants and Padres where he apparently missed 27 calls

4 years ago

19 minutes 10 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

John Kruk Loses His Mind on Correct Call

John Kruk was calling for Joe West’s head after Joe and his crew made a correct call of incidental contact on a back swing

4 years ago

17 minutes 39 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Force Out After Retouching Second Base

Robbie Grossman of the Oakland A’s was called out on a force play at second after obtaining second bases, but then retouching it and returning to first base. Was this the correct call? Also, I touch on the newest developments concerning the World Series and Postseason bubble

4 years ago

19 minutes 53 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Josh Donaldson Homerun Ejection

I discuss my opinion on the ejection of Josh Donaldson following a homerun against the White Sox. Also my take on the K-Zone feature on tv

4 years ago

18 minutes 15 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Revisiting Trea Turner’s Game 6 Interference

I discuss the interference call on Trea Turner during Game 6 of the 2019 World Series and explain why the call was correct

4 years ago

18 minutes 20 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Kershaw: “It’s Not Real Baseball” and Postseason Bubble

I discuss Clayton Kershaw’s feelings about the extra inning rule and what Major League Baseball is proposing for a Postseason Bubble scenario

4 years ago

14 minutes 15 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Bryce Harper “Be a Professional” Ejection

I discuss my take on the Bryce Harper ejection from earlier in the week. Was the umpire being a professional? Bryce and I seem to have a difference in opinion on this

4 years ago

16 minutes 26 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Strike Back Short #2 - Importance of Preseason Games

I touch on the importance of umpiring a few preseason games

5 years ago

9 minutes 36 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Strike Back Short #1 - Michigan Ejection

I give my opinion on the Michigan ejection.

*I mistakenly refer to the team as LSU

5 years ago

6 minutes 5 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Cheaters in Baseball

I bring my good friend Josiah on the show to discuss cheating in baseball from the Astros to the Black Sox of 1919

5 years ago

20 minutes 17 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

Robot Umpires and PA Microphones

I give my opinion on the Robot Umpire situation and discuss the improvement Major League Baseball is making by introducing PA microphones for umpires

5 years ago

9 minutes 15 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

What is a Bunt?

I briefly talk about what a bunt is and what it means to “attempt at the ball”

6 years ago

7 minutes 18 seconds

The Umpire Strikes Back

LL Leaving Base Early & Batting Out of Order

I discuss the penalty for leaving base early in Little League as well as batting out of order

6 years ago

11 minutes 26 seconds