The Hammer An Umpire Podcast

In this episode, Kevin Weber looks at the Coronavirus Bill and what it means to independent contractors, talks about dealing with Loss & Grief, answers Gyula Operhal's voicemail, challenges listens with five more MHSAA Exam questions and spotlights American League umpire, George Moriarty.

In this episode, Kevin Weber speaks with fellow umpire Kirk VanderLaan, discusses the $15,000,000 rainout, continues the MHSAA Baseball Umpire Exam, talks pick off plays at first base in 2-man, and spotlights former MLB umpire Jim Joyce.

In this episode, Kevin Weber gives his takes on the Coronavirus pandemic, discusses part three of the MHSAA baseball umpires exam, and spotlights NL umpire Babe Pinelli. 

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses dealing with bad apple umpires, controlling dugouts, how NOT to be on and off the field, MHSAA Umpire Exam questions 6-10, and spotlights NL umpire Tom Gorman.

In this episode, Kevin Weber interviews minor league umpire Matt Watkoski, discusses four tips for talking to coaches, reviews five questions for the MHSAA NFHS Postseason Exam, spotlights umpires in the state of Michigan, and gives an attitude pep talk.

In this episode, Kevin Weber talks about responding to players, social media guidelines, getting paid, uniforms & equipment, MLB rules changes, and spotlights AL umpire Bill Dinneen.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the line drawing ejection in the Michigan-Vanderbilt game, handling ejections, responding to coaches, the NFHS Player/DH rule, and spotlights John McSherry.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses Types of Arguers, the NFHS Player/DH rule, calling pitches at the University of Michigan, and spotlights AL umpire Don Denkinger.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses clearing your head, kicking a call, following protocols, conflicts vs arguments, an update on pay nationally, a NFHS quiz clarification, and spotlights NL umpire Harry Wendelstedt.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses dealing with nerves, why teachers make great umpires, the final part of the NFHS umpire quiz, communicating with partners, and spotlights MLB umpire Phil Cuzzi. https://12for12.libsyn.com/phil-cuzzi-part-1

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses dealing with disappointment, video feedback, high school umpire pay, part three of the NFHS umpire test, and spotlights AL umpire Ron Luciano.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses arrogance vs confidence, first base & third base positioning, new NASO publications, handling coaches, five NFHS quiz questions, and spotlight lights NL umpire Augie Danatelli.

To kick off season two, Kevin Weber discusses climbing the ladder, the NFHS player/DH rule, preseason preparation, a Referee Magazine/NASO NFHS Quiz, and spotlights Emmett Ashford.

In this week's episode, Kevin Weber discusses New Year's resolutions, umpire insurance, appearance, gaining respect, and spotlights MLB umpire Joe West.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses timing, SMART goals, and spotlights Hall of Fame umpire Nestor Chylak.

In this episode, Kevin Weber looks at the new mechanics changes in NCAA baseball, talks about what to look for in an umpire mask, discusses the benefits of yoga, talks about how one addresses coaches and expects to be addressed, and spotlights Hall of Fame umpire Al Barlick.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses assigner expectations, new NCAA rules for bat color and testing, 3-man mechanics, goals, benefits of walking, where to buy equipment and get training materials, Hall of Fame umpire Bill McGowan, and his most frustrating and memorable moments.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the RefSmart baseball timer, Hall of Fame Umpire Billy Evans, and thankfulness.

In this episode, Kevin Weber spotlights Jocko Conlan, discusses goals for the 2020 season, and gets a parent's perspective on umpires from his brother, Kirk Weber, whom he co-hosts with on the podcast Double Take.

In this episode, Kevin Weber spotlights Hall of Fame umpire Tommy Connolly, breaks down how umpires should handle their relationships with their assigners, and discusses the history of the dropped third strike rule.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses umpire camps, Spotlights Hall of Fame Arbiter Hank O'Day, has a conversation with NCAA D1 umpire Tim Farwig, and looks at the history of the DH rule.

In this episode, Kevin Weber talks about the World Series and the runner's lane call in Game 6, shines the spotlight on Bill Klem, and discusses the changes to the NFHS DH rule.

In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses health and wellness, the new NCAA 20-second enforcement, and Doug Harvey, in the Umpire Spotlight.

Kevin Weber discusses his plans for The Hammer: An Umpire Podcast.

Kevin Weber gives you his takes on the trials and tribulations of being an amateur umpire and assigner. Join him and his guests for spirited conversations about umpiring and baseball.