Brian Hertzog: On the Craziness of Venezuela and What It's Like to NOT Get "The Call" to the Big Leagues

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The Umpire Inspire Podcast

Jason Becker

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Brian Hertzog: On the Craziness of Venezuela and What It's Like to NOT Get "The Call" to the Big Leagues

The Umpire Inspire Podcast

35 minutes 15 seconds

5 years ago

Brian Hertzog: On the Craziness of Venezuela and What It's Like to NOT Get "The Call" to the Big Leagues

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Today: Brian Hertzog on his nine-year journey as a Minor League Baseball umpire! The craziness—and huge impact—of working Venezuela Winter League ball. The 20+ MLB umpires he worked alongside during his Minor League journey and the ones who inspired him the most. And a very personal description of what it really felt like NOT to get "The Call" to the big leagues. Enjoy!

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