Episode 10 - John Ottavino - Baseball Umpire, and Rule of the Day Distributer

Episode 10 January 30, 2019 00:35:00
Episode 10 - John Ottavino - Baseball Umpire, and Rule of the Day Distributer
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Episode 10 - John Ottavino - Baseball Umpire, and Rule of the Day Distributer

Jan 30 2019 | 00:35:00

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Show Notes

Episode 10, The Rant - we have a special guest, John Ottavino, championship PSAL baseball umpire, servicing New York City. His son Adam, just signed a 3 year deal to join the formidable set up that is the New York Yankees. In it, we discuss his experience officiating Baseball in NYC, his only experience officiating Adam, and his affinity for the rules - so much so that he sends out a rule of the day via email, servicing 600+ officials. Find out how to get on that list, and my conversation with John Ottavino, now. Interested in the Rule of the Day? Email John at [email protected]

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