Dean Holzwarth of the Grand Rapids Press wrote an interesting feature article on Midwest League umpire Jeff Klinghoffer. Klinghoffer was originally an options trader before deciding to become an umpire. The article talks about his decision to switch professions and the life of an umpire in this league.
Al Lesar of the South Bend Tribune wrote a similar article that went behind the scenes with umpires Matt Jones and Alberto Ruiz at Coveleski Stadium early in July. Unfortunately, I don't believe we linked it on the blog and it's not accessible on the paper's website anymore.
All in all, it's important to remember that the umpires have just as crazy a travel schedule, if not more, than the teams.
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