Umpire Information

Have you ever considered umpiring youth baseball or softball games? We are looking for both youth and adults to work as paid umpires. If you are interested in learning more about umpiring please look at the information below and email umpires@taybs.org

• Ages 12+
• 18+ must pass state and national background checks annually.
• Must complete an online course in Abuse Awareness
• Certification/patching not required
• If available, can use shared facemask & chest protector (limited sets, so we recommend all umpires have their own gear)
• Must wear non-team supporting clothes/hat (No TAYBS/Town branded clothing/hats)
• Work as a pair with another unpatched umpire
• Can umpire Minors level regular season games only
• Paid $30 per game when paired with another unpatched umpire
• Paid $40 per game when having to umpire solo (uncommon situation)
• Required once per year onsite training held by certified umpire (provided through TAYBS)

• Ages 15+
• 18+ must pass state and national background checks annually.
• Must complete an online course in Abuse Awareness
• Babe Ruth League National Umpire Association Certification/patching is required, click here for more details
• Your own full equipment set is required (see below for required equipment)
• Work solo for regular season games
• Work in pairs for playoff and tournament games
• Paid $60 per 10U/Minors games
• Paid $80 per 12U/Majors games (including Major/60)
• Paid $90 per 12U/Majors/70 games
• Paid $100 per 16U/Junior Ruth Games (work solo)
• Paid $75 per 18U/Senior Ruth Games (work in pairs)
• Once per year onsite training held by a certified umpire, will be available for you. (provided through TAYBS)

• Umpire Shirt with Patch
• Umpire Hat with Babe Ruth Patch
• Umpire Pants
• Umpire Mask
• Umpire Chest Protector
• Umpire Leg Guards
• Umpire Plate Brush
• Umpire Count Indicator
• Black Umpire Shoes or Sneakers

To start the process of working as an umpire, please complete the following application: