The high school baseball season is about six weeks out and there is a critical shortage of umpires for the Second Region.
Matt Bell is a longtime umpire and is the assigner for games in the region.
click to download audioBell says none of the 19 live in Christian County, which has five high schools that play baseball.
click to download audioIf you are interested in being a high school umpire and helping out, there will be a meeting at Hopkins County Central High School tonight at 6:00 that will serve to answer any questions.
Bell says an umpire can make $135 a night for calling a varsity/JV combo and they can help with some equipment purchases that will be required at startup.
If you can’t make the meeting, you can contact Bell at 270-871-6956 and through email at matthewamybell@gmail.com.
