The Ump Eye: An Eye on All the Action

Mar 26th, 2025

Ever wished you had eyes in the back of your head? With the Ump Eye™, you do! See everything on the field - in front, side-to-side, AND directly behind you! The Ump Eye™ is a universal umpire mask accessory that increases your vision & range of judgement.

The Ump Eye™ is a small and unnoticeable detachable rear view mirror, allowing you to see the usually undetectable offenses happening behind your back. After spending my summers working solo games at the local little league, I knew there was a way better way to more see during the game. So I developed this product for my fellow umpires.

  

The Electro-flected® anti-fog, 360° rotating, shatter-proof, scratch-proof, and high-definition convex mirror is the state-of-the-art in reflective surfaces. 

The viewing port is affixed to a flexible 11.5" aluminum alloy supporting pole with a depth adjusting lock bracket for optimal angular views. A 6" non-scratching, silicone strap is secured around the crossbars or helmet cage and weighs a super light 36 grams.

Your umpiring will go to the next level now that you can see situations like;

  • The timing portion of a time play - imagine calling the 3rd out at 2nd base and being able to see behind you if a runner had crossed the plate in time to count the run or waive it off.
  • See the touches and tags of bases as you rotate to third or coming in on a pivot. See tag-ups of 1st base with a deep ball the outfield.
  • Pinpoint bad sports as they hurl chirps at you from the dugout or stands. Turn the opposite direction but keep your Ump Eye™ on them and catch the foul mouthed offenders red-handed.

Available in Black or Silver to match your mask color. A protective case, cleaning cloth and solution are included. The Ump Eye™ fits all umpire mask and hockey-style helmets. 

For referees! - Ump Eye™ will soon be available for referees or any official who doesn't wear a mask. The Ref Eye™, patent pending (US 2,013,451 A1), is a headband mounted mirror so you won't have to turn your head running down the court to see fouls coming up the court.

Now you can see ALL the action with the Ump Eye™!

We are still looking for some of our best brand ambassadors to test the Ump Eye™ and Ref Eye™. If you are interested in participating, please email producttesting@ump-attire.com.

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Marketing Specialist, HS & College Umpire Ty Unthank

Ty Unthank has been with us since 2017. He started in our order fulfillment department in our warehouse, then worked his was up to customer service specialist before landing the role as Marketing/Communications & Service Specialist in early 2020. Ty oversees our social media accounts where we have seen substantial audience, activity and engagement growth. You've probably seen him most in our library of videos on site and YouTube channel. He is a current college and high school umpire. He and Kristi (former employee) married in the summer of 2020. In August of 2022, they welcomed their first child, a daughter, Audrey to the world with much joy!

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