The Umpire Strikes Back

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 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

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The Real Reason Umpires Quit

The Umpire Strikes Back

11/04/21 • 25 min

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

11/04/21 • 25 min

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Umpiring Different Youth Levels

The Umpire Strikes Back

10/01/20 • 15 min

I discuss what I do different when umpiring a lower level of youth baseball --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

10/01/20 • 15 min

Can Angel Hernandez Redeem Himself?

The Umpire Strikes Back

10/07/20 • 26 min

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

10/07/20 • 26 min

Angel Hernandez Assigned to NLDS

The Umpire Strikes Back

10/06/20 • 18 min

I give my opinion on Angel Hernandez and his assignment to the Dodgers-Padres NLDS Series --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

10/06/20 • 18 min

Why Buster Posey is NOT a HOFer

The Umpire Strikes Back

11/10/21 • 11 min

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

11/10/21 • 11 min

Rob Drakes 27 Missed Calls

The Umpire Strikes Back

09/30/20 • 19 min

I give my personal opinion on Rob Drakes performance in the season finale between the Giants and Padres where he apparently missed 27 calls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

09/30/20 • 19 min

John Kruk Loses His Mind on Correct Call

The Umpire Strikes Back

09/24/20 • 17 min

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

09/24/20 • 17 min

Force Out After Retouching Second Base

The Umpire Strikes Back

09/22/20 • 19 min

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

09/22/20 • 19 min

Josh Donaldson Homerun Ejection

The Umpire Strikes Back

09/18/20 • 18 min

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

09/18/20 • 18 min

Angel Hernandez “Strikes” Again

The Umpire Strikes Back

04/26/22 • 12 min

In this episode, I break down why Kyle Schwarber was so upset with Angel Hernandez about a pitch just off the plate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theumpirestrikesback/support

04/26/22 • 12 min

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How many episodes does The Umpire Strikes Back have?

The Umpire Strikes Back currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does The Umpire Strikes Back cover?

The podcast is about Baseball, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on The Umpire Strikes Back?

The episode title 'The Real Reason Umpires Quit' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Umpire Strikes Back?

The average episode length on The Umpire Strikes Back is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Umpire Strikes Back released?

Episodes of The Umpire Strikes Back are typically released every 5 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Umpire Strikes Back?

The first episode of The Umpire Strikes Back was released on Feb 22, 2019.

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