Minor League Umpires

Umpire Advancement in the Early Days

Before the creation of a formal umpire development program, Minor League presidents would travel to the umpire schools and sign umpires to professional contracts right at the schools.

Umpires were then "sold" from league to league by word of mouth through the various league presidents. In fact, umpires were known to "politic" in order to advance themselves. The individual league presidents were 100% responsible for lining up their own umpire staffs each year. At that time, it was not uncommon for an umpire to jump from what would now be Rookie classification to AAA classification with no intermediate stops.

The league itself paid all salary and expenses - as minimal as it was then - for each umpire in the league. For example, monthly salaries for umpires in the Florida Rookie League (forerunner of the Gulf Coast League) ranged from $175 to $200 per month and umpires were given from $150 to $200 for expenses. In comparison, the starting salary in the GCL is currently $1,800 per month.

History of the Umpire Development Program

By 1964, Baseball had decided it was in need of a new method for recruitment, training and development of umpires for the Major Leagues as well as a new method of training and advancement for umpires within the Minor Leagues.

Basically, Baseball was looking at a two-fold purpose in instituting a new program. A more athletic, energetic, educated, dedicated, and mannerly-type individual was desired - one with unquestionably high morals and integrity standards. At the same time, a different method of advancement through the Minor Leagues was needed.

For those reasons, the Umpire Development Program was established at Baseball's Winter Meetings in Houston in 1964, and the program began operating in early 1965. Immediately, plans were set into motion whereby the program - based on on-field evaluations - would make recommendations to each league president concerning qualified umpires for their staffs. Major League Baseball would in turn help subsidize each league by paying for a portion of each umpire's salary.

The first administrator of the program was Edward S. Doherty, Jr., a veteran baseball executive.

In March 1965, Bernard (Barney) Deary was hired as a field supervisor. Prior to this, Deary had been an umpire in the International League. He had also umpired in the American Association, Eastern, Georgia-Florida, and Kitty Leagues. One of Deary's first responsibilities was to go onto the field during Spring Training with the younger umpires and actually work with them while supervising.

In April of 1965, Al Somers was also hired as a field supervisor. At that time Somers had just returned from the Far East, where he had been conducting umpire clinics for the armed forces. He was also the owner/operator of the Al Somers School for Umpires, which was the primary professional umpire school at that time. Somers stayed only until June, leaving Deary as the only full-time supervisor to cover all minor leagues throughout the United States. Deary traveled over 50,000 miles during his first season.

The next important development came in 1968 when Major League Baseball decided that UDP should operate its own umpire training course each year. It was called Major League Baseball's "Umpire Specialization Course," and the first class was held in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1969.

Candidates for the course were actively screened and only a limited number of applications were accepted. The first class had approximately 30 students, including future Major League umpires Nick Bremigan, Joe Brinkman and Jim Evans. At this point, Baseball had basically two sources for professional umpires: the new Specialization Course and the Al Somers School for Umpires.

Also in early 1968, veteran International League umpire Joe Linsalata was hired as a second field supervisor. He was with the program in different capacities for many years.

When Doherty left in1969 to take an administrative position with the Washington Senators, Deary was named as Administrator of the program.Veteran umpire Bill Kinnamon was contracted to be chief instructor for the start of the Umpire Specialization Course. Bill was still umpiring in the American League at that time, but an injury on June 22, 1969, ended his career on the field. At the end of the 1969 season he was hired as a full-time supervisor and chief instructor of Baseball's Specialization Course. Bill served as a field supervisor with Linsalata and Deary during the 1970-1973 seasons.

Baseball's own "rookie camp" operated for only 5 years, and in 1974 Kinnamon and Linsalata both left to take over operation of the Specialization Course as a privately-owned school, independent of Major League Baseball. This left Deary as the lone supervisor/administrator again until 1979, when Mike Fitzpatrick and Dick Nelson were hired as field supervisors. Both were veteran AAA umpires, Fitzpatrick having worked in the American Association for seven years and Nelson having served as instructor at the Al Somers and Wendelstedt schools for nine years, six as chief instructor. This greatly relieved the workload for Deary, but Baseball continued to push for even more training, supervision, and development in the Minor Leagues. So Dennis Cregg was hired in 1986 as a third supervisor, followed by Tom Lepperd in 1987, and Mike Felt in 1988.

Ed Lawrence was hired by Major League Baseball as Executive Director of the UDP in early 1988. In September of that year, Deary passed away after suffering a sudden heart attack. Deary gave Baseball 24 years of service with the umpire program, his final 20 years as the program's Administrator. Fitzpatrick was then named Director of Field Supervision.

As the need for further supervision and training continued to grow, additional field supervisors were hired: Phil Janssen in 1989; Michael Pilato in 1990; and Jerry Neudecker and Bill Haller in 1992. Janssen left to join the American League as Coordinator of Umpire Operations in 1992, and Felt, Pilato, and Haller left the program because of budget cuts after the 1993 season. Neudecker died of cancer in January, 1997.Budget constraints eased in early 1997 and Felt and Pilato were re-hired, along with veteran umpire Cris Jones, bringing the instructor/evaluator staff back up to seven.

Through the last several years, tremendous strides were made in improved working conditions for umpires in the Minor Leagues, and the overall level of umpiring at the professional level has risen significantly.

Some of the more important features of the program include:

--Pay raises for Minor League umpires (the starting monthly salary for a rookie umpire is currently $1,800 (compare this with the $175 per month before the establishment of UDP). All Minor League umpire salaries and expenses are paid by the NA league which employs the umpire.
--Group medical, dental, and life insurance is provided free of charge for all umpires in all full-season leagues.
--Hotel lodging is provided free through the league offices for each umpire while on assignment within the league.
--Local courtesy transportation (generally a complimentary rental car) is provided through the league offices for Class AAA umpire crews in each city.
--Uniforms are provided to each umpire [years ago, umpires were on their own in obtaining uniforms].
--Three-umpire crew system used in AAA and AA leagues [until the late 1970's, both the IL and PCL used the two-umpire system].
--A fair and impartial evaluation process for each Minor League umpire, including two written evaluations each year.
--Thorough evaluation and training of each Minor League umpire by means of a criss-cross schedule by the evaluation staff.
--Use of video and audio tape in the training and evaluation of Minor League umpires.
--Numerous educational and training materials published by PBUC, including the NAPBL Umpire Manual and the Manual for the 2-Umpire System.
--A comprehensive annual rules test administered to all NA umpires each winter.
--Annual Spring Training Meetings for NA umpires assigned to Spring Training.

The PBUC operates out of the National Association offices in St. Petersburg, Florida.

How Do I Become a Professional Umpire?

The job of a professional baseball umpire requires quick thinking, common sense, and confidence. When the ball is in play, the umpire sees the action, assesses the situation and makes the call—all in a matter of seconds. The successful umpire has a thorough knowledge of the rule book, is even-tempered, and is mentally strong enough to handle situations under stressful conditions. He is expected to hustle, be alert, be in excellent physical condition, and have a neat appearance.

Each year PBUC recommends new candidates to serve as umpires for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (the Minor Leagues). These candidates have good training, strong ability as umpires, and a keen desire to succeed.

Umpires seeking a job in professional baseball must meet some basic requirements. Each applicant must have:

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Reasonable body weight
20/20 vision (with or without glasses or contact lenses)
Strong interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Quick reflexes and good coordination
Some athletic ability
Required preliminary training for the job (i.e., professional umpire school)

The first step to pursuing a career as a professional umpire is to attend one of the two approved professional umpire training schools. These schools run for a period of five weeks during January and February each year. At the end of the training, the school and the PBUC staff members then select its top graduates for participation in the Umpire Evaluation Course, sponsored by the PBUC. These umpire training schools are privately owned, independently operated, and are not affiliated with the PBUC or the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.

During the Evaluation Course, each umpire's performance and abilities are evaluated by the PBUC staff. At the conclusion of the course the students are ranked, based on performance, and recommendations are then made to the Minor League Presidents regarding additions to their umpire staffs.

Those selected from the Evaluation Course start their careers in either a Rookie or Short-A Minor League. While progressing from Class A to Class AA to Class AAA leagues, the umpire receives valuable training and experience which may provide an opportunity to become a Major League umpire. It usually takes seven to eight years of umpiring professional baseball at the Minor League level before the umpire is considered for positions at the Major League level.

DAMIEN BEAL..Age 35, 6'2", 185 lbs., resides Birmingham, AL. 1996, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1996-97, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1997, Midwest Lg.; 1998, Florida State Lg.; 1999, Carolina Lg.; 2000-03, Southern Lg.; 2002, Dominican Lg.; 2003-04 & 2007, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2003-07, International Lg.; 2007, Major League Baseball. -5th full yr. in Triple-A-

JASON BRADLEY..Age 30, 5'11", 200 lbs., resides Blackshear, GA. 2002, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2002-03, NY-Penn Lg.; 2003-04, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2004, Florida State Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005-07, Southern Lg. -1st yr. in Triple-A-

FRAN BURKE..Age 28, 5'9", 175 lbs., resides Charlotte, NC. 2000-01, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, Appalachian Lg.; 2002, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2003-05, Carolina Lg.; 2005-07, Eastern Lg.; 2006, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2007, Southern Lg. & Venezuelan Lg. -1st yr. in Triple-A-

KEVIN CAUSEY..Age 29, 6'3", 220 lbs., resides Chesterfield, VA. 1999, Arizona Lg.; 1999 & 2002, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2000, Midwest Lg.; 2001-02, Florida State Lg.; 2002-03, Eastern Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2004-07, International Lg.; 2006-07, Major League Baseball. -5th yr. in Triple-A-

CHRIS CONROY..Age 33, 6'4", 230 lbs., resides North Adams, MA. 2000-01, NY-Penn Lg.; 2001-02, Florida Instruc. Lg.; 2002, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2003, Carolina Lg.; 2004-06, Eastern Lg.; 2006, Pacific Coast Lg.; 2007, International Lg. & Arizona Fall Lg. -2nd full yr. in Triple-A-

ADAM DOWDY..Age 33, 6'1", 200 lbs., resides Bloomington, IL. 1995, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1996, Northwest Lg.; 1997, Midwest Lg.; 1998, Florida State Lg.; 1999-2000, Eastern Lg.; 2001-03, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2001-05, Pacific Coast Lg.; 2006-07, International Lg.; 2006-07, Major League Baseball. -8th yr. in Triple-A-

MICHAEL ESTABROOK..Age 31, 6'0", 185 lbs., resides Boynton Beach, FL. 1999-2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000, Appalachian Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2002, Florida State Lg.; 2003-04, Southern Lg.; 2004, Venezuelan Lg.; 2005-07, International Lg.; 2006, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2006-07, Major League Baseball. -4th yr. in Triple-A-

CHAD FAIRCHILD..Age 37, 6'3", 190 lbs., resides Sarasota, FL. 1997, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1998, NY-Penn Lg.; 1998-99, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1999, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2000-01, Florida State Lg.; 2001-02, Southern Lg.; 2001, Venezuelan Lg.; 2002-07, International Lg.; 2003-04, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2005-07, Major League Baseball. -6th full yr. in Triple-A-

MANNY GONZALEZ..Age 28, 6'0", 210 lbs., resides Valencia-Carabobo, Venezuela. 2002-03, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2003-04, NY-Penn Lg.; 2004, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2005, Florida State Lg.; 2006-07, Texas Lg.; 2007, Southern Lg. -1st yr. in Triple-A-

ROB HEALEY..Age 32, 6'0", 160 lbs., resides Warwick, RI. 1999-2000, NY-Penn Lg., 2000, Midwest Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2001-03, Florida State Lg.; 2003-05, Eastern Lg.; 2006-07, International Lg.; 2007, Arizona Fall Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

JAMES HOYE..Age 37, 6'0", 175 lbs., resides North Royalton, OH. 1995, NY-Penn Lg. & Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1996, S. Atlantic Lg.; 1997, Florida State Lg.; 1998-99, Eastern Lg.; 1998, Maryland Fall Lg.; 2000-07, International Lg.; 2001-02, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2002-07, Major League Baseball -9th yr. in Triple-A-

ADRIAN JOHNSON..Age 33, 5'8", 200 lbs., resides Houston, TX. 1998, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1998-99, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 1999, Pioneer Lg.; 2000-02, Florida State Lg.; 2001, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2002-03, Eastern Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2004-07, International Lg.; 2006-07, Major League Baseball. -5th yr. in Triple-A-

BRIAN KENNEDY..Age 33, 5'10", 160 lbs., resides Clermont, FL. 1999-2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000, Appalachian Lg., 2000-01, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2001-02, Carolina Lg.; 2002, Texas Lg.; 2003, Venezuelan Lg.; 2003-05, Southern Lg.; 2006, Pacific Coast Lg.; 2007, International Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

JASON KLEIN..Age 30, 5'10", 185 lbs., resides Orange, CT. 2000-01, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, NY-Penn Lg.; 2002, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2003, Carolina Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg; 2004, Northwest Lg.; 2004-06, Eastern Lg.; 2007, International Lg. -2nd yr. in Triple-A-

TODD PASKIET..Age 37, 6'3", 210 lbs., resides Sarasota, FL. 2001, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2002-03, Appalachian Lg.; 2003, S. Atlantic Lg. & Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2004, Florida State Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005-06, Southern Lg.; 2006-07, International Lg. -2nd full yr. in Triple-A-

PETE PEDERSEN..Age 36, 6'1", 185 lbs., resides Orlando, FL. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, Appalachian Lg.; 2002, S. Atlantic Lg. & Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2003, Florida State Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2004-05, Southern Lg.; 2006-07, International Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

ALAN PORTER..Age 30, 5'10", 200 lbs., resides Warminster, PA. 2002-03, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2003, NY-Penn Lg.; 2004, S. Atlantic Lg. & Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2005, Carolina Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2006-07, Eastern Lg. -1st yr. in Triple-A-

BOBBY PRICE..Age 38, 6'3", 210 lbs., resides Marlton, NJ. 2003, Gulf Coast Lg. & NY-Penn Lg.; 2003-04, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2004, Midwest Lg.; 2005, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005-06, Florida State Lg.; 2006, Domincan Lg.; 2006-07, Eastern Lg. -1st yr. in Triple-A-

DAVID RACKLEY..Age 26, 5'10", 175 lbs., resides Houston, TX. 2001, Arizona Lg.; 2001-02, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2002-03, Northwest Lg.; 2003, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2004, California Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005-07, Texas Lg.; 2007, International Lg. -1st full yr. in Triple-A-

BRIAN REILLY..Age 29, 5'11", 170 lbs., resides Lansing, MI. 2002, NY-Penn Lg.; 2002-03, Florida Instruc. Lg.; 2003, Midwest Lg.; 2004, Florida State Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005, Eastern Lg.; 2006-07, International Lg. & Arizona Fall Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

R.J. THOMPSON, JR...Age 29, 5'8", 185 lbs., resides Jonesborough, TN. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000-01, Appalachian Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2002, California Lg.; 2003-04, Southern Lg.; 2004, Venezuelan Lg.; 2005-07, International Lg.; 2006, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2007, Domincan Lg. -4th yr. in Triple-A-

DAVID UYL..Age 31, 6'2", 210 lbs., resides Shorewood, IL. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, Pioneer Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2002-03, Midwest Lg.; 2003, California Lg.; 2004-05, Eastern Lg.; 2006-07, International Lg.; 2007, Arizona Fall Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

ANDY VINCENT..Age 31, 6'3", 185 lbs., resides Simsburg, CT. 1999, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000, NY-Penn Lg.; 2000-01, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2001-02, Carolina Lg.; 2002, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2003-05, Eastern Lg.; 2004, Northwest Lg.; 2006-07, International Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

JUSTIN VOGEL..Age 30, 6'0", 186 lbs., resides Jacksonville, FL. 2002, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2002-03, NY-Penn Lg.; 2003-04, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2005, Florida State Lg.; 2006-07, Southern Lg. -1st yr. in Triple-A-

DAMIEN BEAL..Age 34, 6'2", 185 lbs., resides Fultondale, AL. 1996, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1996-97, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1997, Midwest Lg.; 1998, Florida State Lg.; 1999, Carolina Lg.; 2000-03, Southern Lg.; 2002, Dominican Lg.; 2003-04, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2003-06, International Lg. -4th full yr. in Triple-A-

JOSH CARLISLE..Age 25, 6'1", 155 lbs., resides New Philadelphia, OH. 2001, Arizona Lg.; 2001-03, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2002, NY-Penn Lg.; 2003, Midwest Lg.; 2004, Florida State Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005-06, Southern Lg.; 2006, International Lg. - 1st full yr. in Triple-A-

KEVIN CAUSEY..Age 28, 6'3", 220 lbs., resides Maple Grove, MN. 1999, Arizona Lg.; 1999 & 2002, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2000, Midwest Lg.; 2001-02, Florida State Lg.; 2002-03, Eastern Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2004-06, International Lg.; 2006, Major League Baseball. -4th yr. in Triple-A-

CHRIS CONROY..Age 32, 6'4", 230 lbs., resides Williamstown, MA. 2000-01, NY-Penn Lg.; 2001-02, Florida Instruc. Lg.; 2002, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2003, Carolina Lg.; 2004-06, Eastern Lg.; 2006, Pacific Coast Lg. - 1st full yr. in Triple-A-

DUSTY DELLINGER..Age 34, 5'11", 170 lbs., resides China Grove, NC. 1997, NY-Penn Lg.; 1998, S. Atlantic Lg.; 1998 & 2001, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1999, Carolina Lg.; 2000-02, Southern Lg.; 2002, Puerto Rican Lg.; 2003-04, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2003-06, International Lg.; 2006, Major League Baseball. -5th yr. in Triple-A-

ADAM DOWDY..Age 32, 6'1", 200 lbs., resides Pontiac, IL. 1995, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1996, Northwest Lg.; 1997, Midwest Lg.; 1998, Florida State Lg.; 1999-2000, Eastern Lg.; 2001-03, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2001-05, Pacific Coast Lg.; 2006, International Lg.; 2006, Major League Baseball. -7th yr. in Triple-A-

MICHAEL ESTABROOK..Age 30, 6'0", 185 lbs., resides Tampa, FL. 1999-2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000, Appalachian Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2002, Florida State Lg.; 2003-04, Southern Lg.; 2004, Venezuelan Lg.; 2005-06, International Lg.; 2006, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2006, Major League Baseball. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

CHAD FAIRCHILD..Age 36, 6'3", 190 lbs., resides Sarasota, FL. 1997, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1998, NY-Penn Lg.; 1998-99, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1999, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2000-01, Florida State Lg.; 2001-02, Southern Lg.; 2001, Venezuelan Lg.; 2002-05, International Lg.; 2003-04, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2005-06, Major League Baseball. -4th full yr. in Triple-A-

TROY FULLWOOD..Age 35, 5'11", 190 lbs., resides Hampton, VA. 1996, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1997, S. Atlantic Lg.; 1997 & 1999, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1998, Florida State Lg.; 1999, Carolina Lg.; 2000-01, Southern Lg.; 2001, Venezuelan Lg.; 2002, Pacific Coast Lg.; 2002-06, International Lg.; 2002-03, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2004-05, Major League Baseball -6th yr. in Triple-A-

ROB HEALEY..Age 31, 6'0", 160 lbs., resides Warwick, RI. 1999-2000, NY-Penn Lg., 2000, Midwest Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2001-03, Florida State Lg.; 2003-05, Eastern Lg.; 2006, International Lg. -2nd yr. in Triple-A-

JAMES HOYE..Age 36, 6'0", 175 lbs., resides North Royalton, OH. 1995, NY-Penn Lg. & Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 1996, S. Atlantic Lg.; 1997, Florida State Lg.; 1998-99, Eastern Lg.; 1998, Maryland Fall Lg.; 2000-06, International Lg.; 2001-02, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2002-06, Major League Baseball -8th yr. in Triple-A-

ADRIAN JOHNSON..Age 32, 5'8", 200 lbs., resides Houston, TX. 1998, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1998-99, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 1999, Pioneer Lg.; 2000-02, Florida State Lg.; 2001, Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2002-03, Eastern Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Fall Lg.; 2004-06, International Lg.; 2006, Major League Baseball. -4th yr. in Triple-A-

JOE JUDKOWITZ..Age 30, 5'7", 160 lbs., resides Coral Springs, FL. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000-01, NY-Penn Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2002, Florida State Lg.; 2003, Eastern Lg.; 2004-06, International Lg.; 2006, Arizona Fall Lg. -4th yr. in Triple-A-

BRIAN KENNEDY..Age 32, 5'10", 160 lbs., resides Charlotte, NC. 1999-2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000, Appalachian Lg., 2000-01, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2001-02, Carolina Lg.; 2002, Texas Lg.; 2003, Venezuelan Lg.; 2003-05, Southern Lg.; 2006, Pacific Coast Lg. - 2nd yr. in Triple-A-

JASON KLEIN..Age 29, 5'10", 185 lbs., resides Orange, CT. 2000-01, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, NY-Penn Lg.; 2002, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2003, Carolina Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg; 2004, Northwest Lg.; 2004-06, Eastern Lg. -1st yr. in Triple-A-

JOSH MILLER..Age 30, 6'0", 175 lbs., resides Parkland, FL. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2002, Midwest Lg.; 2002-03, Florida State Lg.; 2003, Texas Lg.; 2004, Eastern Lg.; 2005-06, International Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

TODD PASKIET..Age 36, 6'3", 210 lbs., resides Sarasota, FL. 2001, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2002-03, Appalachian Lg.; 2003, S. Atlantic Lg. & Florida Instruc. Lg.; 2004, Florida State Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005-06, Eastern Lg.; 2006, International Lg. -1st full yr. in Triple-A-

PETE PEDERSEN..Age 35, 6'1", 185 lbs., resides Orlando, FL. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, Appalachian Lg.; 2002, S. Atlantic Lg. & Fl. Instruc. Lg.; 2003, Florida State Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2004-05, Southern Lg.; 2006, International Lg. -2nd yr. in Triple-A-

BRENT PERSINGER..Age 30, 5'10", 205 lbs., resides Lexington, KY. 1999-2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000-01, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2001-03, Florida State Lg.; 2003-04, Eastern Lg.; 2005-06, International Lg.; 2006, Arizona Fall Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

BRIAN REILLY..Age 28, 5'11", 170 lbs., resides Lansing, MI. 2002, NY-Penn Lg.; 2002-03, Florida Instruc. Lg.; 2003, Midwest Lg.; 2004, Florida State Lg.; 2004-05, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2005, Eastern Lg.; 2006, International Lg. & Arizona Fall Lg. -2nd yr. in Triple-A-

JAMIE ROEBUCK..Age 31, 6'1", 165 lbs., resides Connelly Springs, NC. 1997, Gulf Coast Lg.; 1998-99, Appalachian Lg.; 2000, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2000-01, Florida State Lg.; 2002-04, Southern Lg.; 2004, Venezuelan Lg.; 2005-06, International Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

R.J. THOMPSON, JR...Age 28, 5'8", 185 lbs., resides Mt. Carmel, TN. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000-01, Appalachian Lg.; 2001, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2002, California Lg.; 2003-04, Southern Lg.; 2004, Venezuelan Lg.; 2005-06, International Lg.; 2006, Arizona Fall Lg. -3rd yr. in Triple-A-

DAVID UYL..Age 30, 6'2", 210 lbs., resides Shorewood, IL. 2000, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2001, Pioneer Lg. & Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2002-03, Midwest Lg.; 2003, California Lg.; 2004-05, Eastern Lg.; 2006, International Lg. -2nd yr. in Triple-A-

ANDY VINCENT..Age 30, 6'3", 185 lbs., resides Simsburg, CT. 1999, Gulf Coast Lg.; 2000, NY-Penn Lg.; 2000-01, S. Atlantic Lg.; 2001-02, Carolina Lg.; 2002, Arizona Instruc. Lg.; 2003-05, Eastern Lg.; 2004, Northwest Lg.; 2006, International Lg. -2nd yr. in Triple-A-

Crew Two
Dixon Stureman-Chief, 31; 5' 11" 185; Hometown: San Martin, CA; 2006 Assignment: Texas
Michael Jarboe, 25; 6' 2" 180; Hometown: La Cresenta, CA; 2006 Assignment: California
Mike Lusky, 29; 5' 10" 160; Hometown: Baldwin Park, CA; 2006 Assignment: California

Crew Three
John Brammer-Chief, 31; 5' 10" 185; Hometown: Benbrook, TX; 2006 Assignment: Texas
Jason Millsap, 31; 6' 0" 185; Hometown: Bryan, TX; 2006 Assignment: Southern
Brett Robson, 24, 6'1" 210; Hometown: Thornlie, West Australia, AU 2006 Assignment: California

Crew Four
Barry Larson-Chief, 29; 6' 1" 190; Hometown: Lewiston, ID; 2006 Assignment: Texas
T. J. Newport, 25; 5'10" 175; Hometown: St. Louis, MO; 2006 Assignment: Florida State
Brad Lawhead, 23; 6' 3" 210; Hometown: Pueblo West, CO; 2006 Assignment: California

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