Don’t Leave Your Fate Up to the Umpires

Joshua Nichols #39 takes a swing | OKC Vipers vs Lake Hefner Pelicans | 2022

Any half-witted athlete knows just how important officials are to the world of sports. Umpires are no different for the game of baseball. We need them because they are of tremendous value in so many ways. They do so much more than “call the game” as we say. They control the pace of the game. They are responsible for upholding the integrity of the game. A good umpire knows how to keep peace on the field or bring peace…