Umpire

Umpire

1. A person appointed to rule on plays, especially in baseball. In baseball and softball, there is commonly a head umpire (also known as a plate umpire) who is in charge of calling balls and strikes from behind the plate, who is assisted by one, two, three, or five field umpires who make calls on their specific bases (or with five umpires the bases and the outfield).

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Shown is an umpire in a baseball game. (man with blue shirt)