What Umpire Protective Gear MiLB Umpire Training Academy Students are Wearing
Feb 17th, 2020We surveyed umpire gear worn by students of the MiLB Umpire Training Academy and found that Wilson, Force3 and Diamond are the top 3 (in order) chosen.
Masks
Wilson Dyna-Lite Aluminum 18
Force3 Defender 11
Wilson Dyna-Lite Steel 10
Wilson Titanium 8
Champro Steel Mask 7
Diamond Masks 6
Wilson Helmets 4
All-Star Magnesium 3
Champro Magnesium 1
Force3 Helmet 1
Chest Protectors
Wilson MLB Gold 24
Wilson MLB Platinum 16
Champion Body Armor 13
Force3 V3 Ultimate 8
All-Star System Seven 3
Schutt XV-HDX 3
Douglas 2
Honig's 1
Shin Guards
Wilson MLB Platinum 17
Force3 Ultimate 17
Wilson MLB Gold 16
Diamond 11
Champion 5
Champro 4
Rawlings 2
Honig's 1
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About the Author

President Jim Kirk
Jim is a leading expert, educator and author on umpire gear, safety & appearance. After playing baseball at Centre College, he worked as a high school umpire during the Elbeco shirt years. He became involved in E-Commerce while working on an MBA in the early 2000s and bought Ump-Attire.com in 2006, He eventually led it to the leading umpire gear & attire retailer worldwide and a “Best Places to Work in Louisville” honor in 2020. He maintains long-standing relationships with Minor League Baseball Umpire Development & Training Academy and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). He serves as an adviser to UMPS CARE Charities, the charity of MLB umpires, served as a 2-term board of director from 2012-2018, and was named their 2015 Ambassador Award recipient. A supporter since the inception of the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, he was named to their Board of Directors in 2020.
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