The Hammer An Umpire Podcast

In this episode, Kevin Weber talks about 3-man mechanics, working the wedge, chirping coaches, and new umpire questions. Kevin also discusses listeners emails and presents an exclusive interview with David Hedges, who attended Wendelstedt Pro School early this year. Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story...

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses rule changes and points of emphasis for NCAA and NFHS baseball. Also, Kevin answers listener emails from Scott Ordway, Robert Fobian, and David Emerling. Dig into those rulebooks because the testing season is upon us! Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is t...

In this episode, host Kevin Weber revisits his comments on the Little League World Series, answers a question about handling hit by pitches, gives a FED umpire quiz, shares his observations from instructing at the Doane Umpire Camp, and spotlights umpire George Magerkurth. Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. Hi...

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses observations on novice umpires, a uniform checklist for camps and clinics, and answers several listener questions on Deep B vs Deep C, calling balls and strikes, and dealing with injuries.  Kevin has been umpiring since his high school days, however, he’s been working consistently in amateur baseball since 2006. His story is the tale of what umpire...

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses new COVID-19 protocols in college baseball, Robert Fobian's email calling strikes and men's leagues, Scott Ordway's email about check swings, and Steve Dobek's Facebook Messenger message about ejections and bench jockeying.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses observations he's made when observing new umpires, spotlights Bernice Gera, and reviews his experience at the CBUA 4-Man Invite Evaluation Camp in Indianapolis.

In this episode, host Kevin Weber answers some listener's emails concerning visibility situations and the Mt. Rushmore of umpires. Also, Bruce Doane, Jr. is featured in an umpire spotlight, as well as Kevin's thoughts on umpires working 3 and 4 man mechanics who aren't familiar with the systems.

Kevin Weber is finally back with a new episode. Listen to segments on what’s been happen in his absence from the podcast airwaves, collegiate umpiring in 2021, listener questions, and an umpire spotlight.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses umpire camps, 2021-2022 NCAA Major Rules Changes, and spotlights umpire Randy Christal.

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discussing mentoring and retaining umpires, his recent experience at Central Michigan University, interesting play from a fellow umpire, and the state of college baseball for 2021.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses goals and his experience at the Bruce Doane Sr. Midwest Three-Man Invitational Camp.

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses stoicism in umpiring, COVID mechanics and strike zones, assigning philosophy, and umpire equipment.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses listener questions and the state of high school sports.

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses the recent state of Major League Baseball, recent umpiring observations, updates the state of officiating in the pandemic and poses three quiz questions.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses how his first two weeks of post-stay at home order umpiring went. Also, he talks about tips and observations for newer umpires and things with which veteran umpires can help assist them.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses returning to play procedures, Iowa high school umpiring, umpire etiquette, basic 4-man mechanics, and spotlights Cuban umpiring.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses 2-man mechanics, strike zones, and spotlights Negro League umpires.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the potential schedule changes for NCAA baseball, umpire game fees across the United States, and spotlight long-time NL umpire Ernie Quigley.

In this episode, host Kevin Weber discusses habits to get back in shape, game management, Deadball Era umpire innovations and spotlights Gerry Davis.

In this episode, Kevin Weber highlights past interviews with Tim Farwig, Matt Watkoski, Kirk Weber, and Kirk VanderLaan.

In this episode, Kevin Weber gives an update on officials' unemployment benefits, discusses the history of the ejection, and spotlights AL umpire, Steve Palermo.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the art of brushing off the plate, revisits the NFHS Player/DH rule, and spotlights Charlie Berry.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses automated strike zones, talks about the NFHS restriction rule, revisits an infield fly situation, and spotlights Jon Bible

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses self-employment COVID-19 relief, answers Todd Skeen's unique question on infield flies, responds to Troy Webb's email, and spotlights umpire Cy Rigler. Leave a voicemail for the show or contact me by email or Facebook. email: spinalfusion06@yahoo.com Facebook: @thehammerpodcast

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the Federal stimulus bill for independent contractors, using indicators, passing runners, the final five questions of the MHSAA Postseason Exam, and spotlights MLB umpire Eric Cooper.