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The Umpire Strikes Back

The Umpire Strikes Back

By Erik Weiss

We’ve peaked at #19 in the US, #20 in Canada, #8 in Spain, and #4 in Germany on the Baseball Podcast Charts!!!

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

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Rob Drakes 27 Missed Calls

The Umpire Strikes Back • By Erik Weiss • Sep 30, 2020

Rob Drakes 27 Missed Calls

The Umpire Strikes Back • By Erik Weiss • Sep 30, 2020

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19:10

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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.

12:18

April 26, 2022

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

11:51

November 10, 2021

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

25:05

November 04, 2021

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

26:08

October 07, 2020

Angel Hernandez Assigned to NLDS

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

18:21

October 06, 2020

Umpiring Different Youth Levels

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

15:53

October 01, 2020

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

19:10

September 30, 2020

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

17:39

September 24, 2020

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

19:53

September 22, 2020

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

18:15

September 18, 2020

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

18:20

September 16, 2020

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

14:15

September 12, 2020

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

16:26

September 10, 2020

Strike Back Short #2 - Importance of Preseason Games

I touch on the importance of umpiring a few preseason games

09:37

February 26, 2020

Strike Back Short #1 - Michigan Ejection

I give my opinion on the Michigan ejection. *I mistakenly refer to the team as LSU

06:05

February 19, 2020

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

20:17

February 10, 2020

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

09:16

January 28, 2020

What is a Bunt?

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

07:18

May 28, 2019

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

11:26

April 29, 2019

“Hey, That’s a Balk!”......Or Not

I go over what a balk is and admit to screwing one up during a game

10:47

April 18, 2019

Obstruction on a Rundown & Little League Fence Rule

I talk about the award a runner receives when obstructed during a rundown and touch on a strange rule I came across in the little league rule book about fence distance

11:11

April 16, 2019

Running Through First Base (Read Your Rulebook)

I explained the rule for Running Through First Base and tell a little story of the time I had a situation so complicated that we had to make a phone call to the folks in Williamsport, PA in order to make a decision

12:29

April 15, 2019

2012 NL Wildcard Game - Infield Fly Rule

An explanation of the infamous Infield Fly Rule heard around the world

10:36

February 22, 2019