Major League Baseball announced today that it will host its fourth Umpire Camp and will take place at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves, on Saturday, July 27^th. The one-day camps are free to attend for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a professional umpire, improving their current umpiring skills, or learning more about the umpiring profession.

Participants will work with MLB’s Umpiring Department Staff, which consists of former MLB Umpires and current MLB Supervisors, to hone the skills necessary to umpire at all levels. At the conclusion of the one-day camp, individuals may be offered an opportunity to attend the MLB Umpire Prospect Development Camp at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. This four-week course, which is invitation-only and all-expenses paid, convenes in January and provides invitees a unique chance to compete for a position as an umpire in professional baseball.

Atlanta follows the first three successful Umpire Camps of 2024, which were held on April 20^th in Vero Beach; May 18^th in Las Vegas; and June 29^th in Kansas City. MLBUC will also make a final stop on August 24^th at CHS Field, the home of the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Those harboring aspirations of pursuing a career in professional umpiring or looking to hone their amateur officiating skills are encouraged to visit MLBUC.com, where they can register for the August 24^th camp in St. Paul.

MLB Umpire Camps date back to 2006, when they began at the MLB Youth Academy in Compton, California. Current Major League Umpires Adam Beck, Nestor Ceja, Ramon De Jesus, Malachi Moore, Edwin Moscoso and Carlos Torres all attended MLB Umpire Camps prior to reaching the Major Leagues. In addition to producing numerous Major League Umpires, the free one-day Umpire Camps held across the country now serve as the main gateway into professional baseball. Learn more by contacting [email protected].