As They See 'em : A Fan's Travels in the Land of Umpires

from Stevejm51

This is an excellent inside look at the umpire's life, from the sandlots to the Bigs. Author Bruce Weber goes to umpire school and actually umpires major leaguers, though it's only a practice, spring training game. What's surprising is Major League Baseball's general disdain for umpires and the w...

from shelf-employed

As They See 'Em is NY Times writer, Bruce Weber's, exhaustive look at the insular world of umpires, particularly major league umpires. If you've ever vilified an umpire (and who hasn't?), consider Weber's observations about the sport of baseball, "It is the only sport in which nonplayers are even...

from thejazzmonger

Very entertaining look inside a world that few ever see. Lots of good anecdotes and "insider" tales that work to give perspective to a surprisingly demanding profession. This is a fun read, while still being very educational. Loved it!

from bell7

Baseball has its fair share of books, but what about a book about the umpires? This is what reporter Bruce Weber sets out to do, starting with his stint at an umpire training school in Florida, and following with interviews with umps in the minor and major leagues. In between, he fills it out wit...

from bell7

Baseball has its fair share of books, but what about a book about the umpires? This is what reporter Bruce Weber sets out to do, starting with his stint at an umpire training school in Florida, and following with interviews with umps in the minor and major leagues. In between, he fills it out wit...