Umpires Without Borders

It's with great sadness to learn of Andre' Morgan's passing. Andre' was an outspoken, dedicated baseball umpire as well as an official in three other sports, who was deeply committed to the craft. UWB was able to help him once just after he moved from IL to AZ as his equipment got stolen and he was in need of emergency equipment due to impending games.

Best wishes and condolences to his family as they go through this difficult time.

It's with sadness to report that Wendelstedt Umpire School will have its final class this coming January, ending an almost 50 year run educating some of the best umpires in professional baseball and the only remaining independent professional umpire academy that sends graduates to MLB.

In 2023, UWB sponsored the first UWB/WUS scholarship winner, Femi Aina, who was also the first native African to ever attend a professional umpire school or attend Wendelstedt. The collaboration with WUS was paramount to bringing a professional level of umpiring to Africa which continues to grow today.

We will forever be grateful for the partnership and support WUS has given UWB. Thank you for your collaboration and best wishes to all associated as well as all current and future graduates!

For Immediate Release:

The Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School is formally announcing that 2026 will be the 50th and final class, marking the end of our longstanding tradition of providing the best umpires to Major League Baseball.

For one final time, as we have done for the last 50 years, we will continue to provide this year’s class of umpires with a pathway into professional baseball.

It has been our distinct honor and pleasure to serve the umpiring community for the last 50 years!

We hope you join us for one final class!

Major League Training from the First Pitch.

As 2024 comes to a close, UWB wishes to thank everyone who has donated as well as everyone who has supported our mission and cause.

This idea can't be done without the gracious and generous support of people. This is a people helping people endeavor. Thank you, again, for all of your support this year.

Best wishes to you and yours for a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous 2025!

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!