Umpire Articles

Crew How-To: Pack Your Umpire Equipment Bag

Mar 26th, 2020

Ty Unthank shows you one of many ways an umpire can pack their gear & apparel in an equipment bag.

Officials Spotlight: Mitch Levis, AKA the Bearded Blue

Mar 26th, 2020

Ump-Attire.com is proud to support Mitch and all sports officials!

Officials Spotlight: David Epperson

Mar 21st, 2020

Ump-Attire.com is proud to support David and all sports officials!

Officials Spotlight: Janet L Thomas

Mar 18th, 2020

Ump-Attire.com is proud to support Janet and all sports officials!

Top 10 Trending New Umpire Gear & Apparel of 2020

Mar 8th, 2020

See what’s hot this season with baseball and softball umpires from the new product lineup.

Plate Shoes PSA: Avoiding a Potential Rip

Feb 25th, 2020

Ty Unthank shares a tip to help you avoid potentially ripping your plate shoes.

Crew How-To: Improve Your Umpire Mask Harness Appearance

Feb 20th, 2020

College Umpire Ty Unthank takes you inside the mask & gives you a step by step process for adjusting and trimming your umpire mask harness to look your best on the field.

Ty Unthank Shows How-To Clean & Polish Your Umpire & Referee Shoes

Feb 19th, 2020

Protect your umpire shoe investment and look your best on the field with these tips that include using Pedag Premium Shoe Polish.

Use Caution When Wearing a Cap Under Your Umpire Helmet

Feb 18th, 2020

UMPIRE GEAR SAFETY PSA: When wearing a cap under your umpire helmet, it is very important to ensure the bill of the cap is not exposed.

Caribbean World Series Umpires Showcase Their Skills in San Juan

Feb 9th, 2020

Congratulations to the umpires selected to work the Caribbean World Series. We are proud to sponsor the Caribbean World Series and their umpires for the 4th year.

Our Impact with International Umpires Continues to Grow

Feb 5th, 2020

Besides sending packages to 31 International countries in 2019, we are expanding in the world umpire community in other ways. Learn more including our new relationship with Umpires Without Borders.

Umpires Polled Trust NuttyBuddy Cup the Most Behind the Plate

Feb 3rd, 2020

Baseball & Softball Umpires on Twitter prefer NuttyBuddy to "Protect the Boys"

You’re Wearing Your Throat Guard Wrong ~ How to Fix It

Jan 29th, 2020

UMPIRE GEAR SAFETY PSA: Jim explains & Ty shows you how to properly size & attach your umpire throat guard for best look and to prevent injury.

WWUA Veteran Spotlight: Sergeant First Class Joe Aylsworth

Jan 20th, 2020

Ump-Attire.com is a proud supporter of the Wounded Warriors Umpire Academy.

TOOLS IN ACTION: Umpire & Referee Gloves

Dec 17th, 2019

View these short clips detailing umpire and referee gloves.

PRODUCT ALERT: MLB Logo vs NB Logo on New Balance Umpire Shoes

Dec 12th, 2019

V3 plate and base shoes stock arriving after this date for the 2020 season will have the NB logo on the tongue.

Crew How To: Replacing Your Umpire Mask Harness

Dec 5th, 2019

College Umpire Ty Unthank takes you inside the mask & gives you a step by step process in replacing your traditional umpire mask harness.

Crew How-To: Properly Install Wrap Around Pads on Your Umpire Mask

Nov 18th, 2019

Optimize your safety when you use umpire masks with wrap around pads such as Wilson and Force3 Defenders.

Ump-Attire.com Debuts TOOLS IN ACTION: Short Videos Showing Umpire Gear in Use

Nov 15th, 2019

We have launched a new concept of short clips that feature umpire gear in action. The first "Tools in Action" videos are 20-seconds long, featuring each baseball/softball umpire indicator in use.

Battlefields to Ballfields Partners with Ump-Attire.com as Official Equipment & Shoe Provider

Nov 11th, 2019

Veterans & Active-Military receive officiating gear & apparel to become Umpires & Referees with the help of Battlefields to Ballfields, us and Cliff Keen!