ump
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“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
How much baseball culture revolves around the home plate ump?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
After all that, a real, qualified umpire would be stationed next to the replacement ump to ensure accuracy and fairness.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
If they’re not, the ump calls a strike.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 27, 2023
“SAFE!” the third-base ump says, slashing his arms out to his sides.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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