In our ongoing segment, “Ask the Ump”, Major League umpires will answer questions via video received from our viewers. Today, Gary Cederstrom a 17-year Major League umpire and crew chief answers a question about what shoes MLB umpires currently wear.
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October 24, 2012 at 6:35 pm
What kind of umpire plate shoes do you guys wear? Can you choose your brand or does it have to be new balance?
October 20, 2011 at 1:10 pm
It was clear to me that Lance Berkman’s 2 run single hit first outside the batters box on the foul side of the line.
Does that constitute a foul ball? Was it just missed by the umps?