February 05, 2020

Dan Iassogna – Major League Baseball Umpire / Umps Care Foundation

36 minutes

“You can do anything you want in life, make whatever it is your Big Leagues, whatever that league you want to be in, make it your Big Leagues, and just go for it, do everything you can during the day to get to your Big Leagues.” – Dan Iassogna – Major League Baseball Umpire

Dan is going on his 18th year as a Major League Baseball Umpire. In this episode, we discuss

How he started in umpiring

His journey through umpire school and Minor League Baseball

The feeling of being called up to his first Major League game in Texas

What it means for the Umpire Crew to be the “3rd team on the field”

Physical and Mental Preparation

Perspective on handling situations, and the importance of being the “calmest person on the field”

Mentors in the game of baseball

Unique relationship between the Umpire and the Catcher

Championship work Dan is doing off the field, including with the Umps Care Foundation

What sports taught him and the importance of “being a professional”

Enjoy the episode.

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