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Alright, so today I’m diving into something kinda random that I got curious about: MLB umpire salaries. I mean, we always see them, sometimes we yell at them (don’t lie, we all do it), but how much do these guys actually make?
First thing I did, obviously, was hit up Google. Just typed in “mlb umpires salary”. A bunch of articles popped up, some looking more legit than others. I started clicking around.
What I quickly learned is that it’s not a super transparent thing. MLB doesn’t exactly shout the numbers from the rooftops. But, there are some estimates out there, based on reporting and union deals and stuff.
So, here’s the gist of what I pieced together:
- Entry-level umpires, the rookies just breaking in, are probably making around $150,000 a year. Not bad for a first gig, right?
- Then you have the veterans, the guys who’ve been calling balls and strikes for years. They can be pulling in upwards of $450,000 a year. That’s serious money!
- Of course, experience plays a big role. I saw some mentions of a tiered system, where your salary goes up based on seniority and performance reviews. Makes sense.
I also dug into potential bonuses. Apparently, there are extra perks for working playoff games and the World Series. Imagine the pressure of calling a perfect game in the World Series AND getting a fat bonus for it! Wild.
Now, I gotta say, some of the sources I found were a little sketchy. Numbers varied a bit, and some of the articles were clearly just rehashing the same info. So, take all this with a grain of salt.
But, overall, my takeaway is that being an MLB umpire is a pretty good gig, financially speaking. You’re traveling all over the country, you’re at baseball games, and you’re making a decent living. Plus, you get to wear that cool blue suit.
My next step is to try and find the official MLB umpire union contract and see if that has the exact numbers. That’s probably the most reliable source. I’ll update this if I find anything concrete.
Anyway, that’s my little investigation into MLB umpire salaries. It was a fun little rabbit hole to go down. Maybe next time I’ll look into how much hot dogs cost at different stadiums… stay tuned!
