ump
Example Sentences
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An ump who can’t see that, or doesn’t want to see it, worries bond owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“We call a time out, point out the bat, and the ump comes over and says, ‘Oh yeah, that’s illegal’… It counts as an out and we win the game.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
First base ump Doug Eddings called Rodriguez safe but Cubs manager Craig Counsell challenged the call.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
Rich Garcia, a major league umpire from 1975-99 and ump supervisor from 2002-09, faults the ABS system for not being as accurate at matching human calls as the strike zone usually is applied.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
“That one’s a little low,” the ump calls.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
