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I can only speak for my local association. I don't believe that to be true. Most umpires don't have the speed that they perhaps had in their youth. Many have gained a few pounds around the middle. Most younger officials start at LJ, BJ, or LM and move on to U or R later in their careers.
I really don't know what you mean by "move up the ladder." Do you mean from HS ot college or from umpire to referee? I think our umpire is the best in our association. he could becoem a crew chief and referee if he wanted to, but he prefers the position he's in.
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