Ever thought it would be cool to kick back around a fire, perhaps with a cold beverage in your hand, and swap stories with a current MLB umpire? Well, that's pretty much what you get (minus the fire and beverage) from this episode with MLB #73, Tripp Gibson! Tripp has always been held in high regard by your humble podcast host—both as a skilled umpire and as a generous, others-focused human being—and so it was a thrill to spend an hour in conversation with him. In our visit, Tripp shares stories of his journey to becoming an MLB umpire and thanks those who helped get him there; reveals some awkward (and hilarious) on-field moments; identifies some awesome partners he's worked with both coming up and in MLB; and shares his involvement with UmpsCare and why that organization means so much to him and to his family. If you're looking for a new up-and-coming MLB guy to root for and follow, well, just settle in, give this episode a listen, and I GUARANTEE you're going to be keeping an eye on #73 going forward. Enjoy!

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