[SAump]

A local high school kid signed a MLB contract with a huge bonus.
He continued to play local summer ball until reporting to rookie ball in the fall.
If I call his summer games, then I am a PRO UMP.

A local MABL players goes to Phoenix and wins a national home run contest.
Several of his teammates have A, AA and even AAA experience.
If I call their games during the summer, then I am a PRO UMP.

Better yet, I call the entire season for a local wood bat league made up of local college players.
If I call their games, then I am now a qualified NCAA UMP.

No, I am still a local JV ump who doesn't mind taking meaningless summer games while the REAL PRO and NCAA umps do whatever they do. As much as others think I tend to elevate my status on this board, I still believe I keep a good perspective for the game.

A dream is ..., but a dream. SDS, care to share your vitals again?
I dare to bet some of these guys can't even carry your mask to the plate.