Major League Baseball to host free, one-day umpire camp at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, June 22

Major League Baseball will host a free, one-day umpire camp at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, on Saturday, June 22nd. Staff for the event will include many accomplished former MLB Umpires, current MLB Supervisors and Observers, as well as Minor League Baseball and NCAA Officials. Among those participating from the MLB Umpiring Department will be Cris Jones, Ed Rapuano, Charlie Reliford and Rich Rieker.

This is MLB’s third free, one-day umpire camp of 2019 for anyone interested in umpiring in baseball and softball, including those aiming to begin professional careers. The 2019 Umpire Camps will culminate with the MLBUC Professional Mini-Camp, which will be held in late December.

Location
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201

Date & Time
Saturday, June 22, 2019 (rain or shine)
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Thirty attendees from last year’s clinics went on to the MLB Professional Mini-Camp at no cost. Nine of the attendees in 2018 advanced on MLB scholarships to the two professional umpire schools this past January, and 12 total graduates have begun their professional careers this month. In addition, over 150 attendees of MLB Umpire Camps have gone on to work in professional baseball since 2006.

For more information on how to participate in this camp and future MLB Umpire Camps, interested applicants can visit https://www.facebook.com/mlb.camps or e-mail mlbumpirecamps@mlb.com.