11 Umps Now in Affiliated Leagues
June 10, 2003 - Central Baseball League (Central League) News Release
Eleven former Central League umpires are working in the National Association this year. Gregory Chittenden is umpiring in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, five are working in Single-A, four are in rookie ball and one is awaiting an assignment.
"The Central League has become a launching point to affiliated ball for young umpires. It's become well-respected at umpire schools and that helps us attract better candidates," umpire supervisor Kevin Winn said. "Now talented guys want to work here and it's great to see them follow their dreams.
Former Central League umpires in affiliated minor league baseball:
Gregory Chittenden, Triple-A Pacific Coast League Jason Stein, Single-A Florida State League Jason Dunn, Single-A Midwest League Buzz Laird, Single-A Midwest League Clint Mahan, Single-A New York-Penn League Dixon Stureman, Single-A Northwest League Derek Crabill, Rookie Appalachian League Clay Gillentine, Rookie Appalachian League Jesse Redwine, Rookie Pioneer League Matt Beaver, Rookie Gulf Coast League David Warren, awaiting assignment
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