Umpires Quotes

We will have umpires on the field for all of our games in the event of a strike. - Tom Kayser

We were coming from behind until Miguel hit the top of the fence. We thought it was a home run. But the umpires, you know, thought different. - Luis Sojo

We want to see minor league umpires working on the field rather than just warm bodies. Minor league umpires are the people that are trained to do the job and protect the integrity of the game. They're trained professionals. - Dale Scott

We saw two great pitching performances today. We beat the second girl (Pittman) once last year, but this was our first look at the first one. One of the umpires told me she pitched for Oklahoma State last year, but didn't make her grades. - Leslie Messina

We pride ourselves in our training. We meet regularly and we bring umpires along at a pace that is best for their abilities. - Marcus Eng

We never really got a reason from the umpires, I think that was probably the most frustrating part. - Graeme Smith

We need to take this stand. It's been a long time coming for Minor League umpires. We all have a passion for umpiring. It'd be crazy to just go out there and get yelled at, but we love umpiring. Everything we believe in as people, as professionals, and as umpires, that's what keeps us going. We have integrity as umpires. - Jason Klein

We have women umpires in India, but if there are male umpires employed we don't have any problems if we are getting fair decisions. - Mithali Raj

We have hired umpires to work the games. All the games will go on. Qualified umpires are going to be out on the field and we?re going to move forward. - Joe McEacharn

We have batted in dark conditions. But the umpires have equipped themselves well and I have every confidence they made the right decision about the light. - John Buchanan