Dale Scott-Former MLB Umpire/ Worked 3,897 Games

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What and who are the AAA Eugene Emeralds? We then go back into
the days of being the lead drummer of the Henry D Sheldon HS Jazz
Band and being a radio DJ. Why he wanted to be an umpire, how
umpiring school operates, along with a story from Santo Domingo
in 1986. 


Learn about the time and pre-game routine of a MLB Umpire, how
the calls are made at first base, and how is iconic strike 3 call
developed. (See Links) Was there any reason behind wearing
numbers 39 and then 5? He recalls his MLB debut on 8/19/1985 that
includes a story before the game. 


Do umpires get World Series rings? How much talk is there at the
plate between the hitter, catcher, and umpire? Working his 3000th
game on his 50th birthday in 2009, the longest game he was a part
of and being behind the plate for Game 5 of the 2015 playoff game
between Texas & Toronto that had a wild 7th inning that
lasted over an hour! (See Links)


A really good conversation about Dale coming out gay in 2014, the
power of visibility, and going from being an umpire to throwing
out the first pitch during Pride Night. Has he heard “Take Me Out
To the Ballgame” enough or too much? 


Links:


Dale Scott Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Scott


Video of Strike 3 Call & Ejection:
https://www.closecallsports.com/2016/09/mlb-ejection-155-dale-scott-6-welington.html


Video of 7th Inning highlights Texas v Toronto Game 5:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I2j2OkJdgI


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Extra 5


We talk about being an avid Oregon Duck Fan


How an umpire become a crew chief


What injuries he occurred throughout his career and what injuries
umpires usually get


How is working an All-Star Game different?


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