Umpire (baseball)

In baseball, the umpire is someone who makes sure all of the rules are followed. Umpires are also used in tennis, cricket, and other sports.

A baseball umpire in 2004.

The umpire officiates the game. Their responsibilities include:

• beginning and ending the game
• enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds
• making judgment calls on plays
• meeting out discipline