Carlos Peña shares why continuing your education matters
Former Major League player and current MLB analyst Carlos Peña shares his experience on how he prepared for his current role with MLB Network.
Welcome to the Player Resource Center
This online portal is intended to provide all current and former Major and Minor League players with resources that support off the field development, including personal and professional endeavors.
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MLB Rookie Program highlights
This video highlights the experience of notable players who have participated in Major League Baseball and the Players Association Joint Rookie Program. Approaching its 30th anniversary, this off-the-field training and development Program is designed to help players who are on the verge of big league careers make informed decisions. The players who are selected to participate in the Program are regarded as Major League prospects that are likely to be selected or recalled during some part of the upcoming season.
AFL prospects participate in development program
More than 200 of the league’s prospects participated in a program called “Prospects & Expectations,” an initiative through MLB’s Player Programs group at the Commissioner’s Office. Player Programs provide all current and former Major and Minor League players resources that support off-the-field development.
Former players, future GMs? Possible after program
The Former Player Internship Program is a six-month initiative designed to provide former Major League and Minor League players from diverse backgrounds the tools to help them transition from the playing field to jobs in front offices and on coaching staffs.
How to start a new life when the dream of baseball ends
A first-of-its-kind partnership between Northeastern University and MLB is designed to help players invest in new careers after their dream of playing baseball has ended.
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Umpire Camps
Major League Baseball Umpire Camps (MLBUC) offers individuals of all experience levels who are interested in umpiring the chance to learn from former MLB Umpires, current MLB Supervisors and Observers as well as Minor League and NCAA officials.
Interested participants can take advantage of these free, one-day umpire clinics provided by MLBUC throughout the year. The clinics also serve as a prospecting clinic for those looking to umpire professionally.
April 20 - Jackie Robinson Training Complex; Vero Beach, Fla.
May 18 - Las Vegas Ballpark; Las Vegas
June 29 - Kansas City Urban Youth Academy; Kansas City, Mo.
July 27 - Truist Park; Atlanta
Aug. 24 - CHS Field; St. Paul, Minn.
To learn more about the Umpire Camps, please click here.
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