353 - Dale Scott

Dale Scott is a former Major League Umpire who was present for some iconic games, including the 2001 World Series, seven weeks after 9/11, as well as being last umpire to ever eject the infamous Billy Martin. But Dale's story was unique even among those associated with baseball; in 2014 he made a bold decision and publicly came out as gay. In his new memoir The Umpire Is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self, he talks about being involved in the game while keeping a secret, his decision to reveal all in 2014, the response from players and fellow umpires, and his memories of the game - including Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS between Toronto and Texas and the 7th inning that broke the game. The book is out now. Visit umpiredalescott.com for more information on his book and tour. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, Google, TuneIn, Anchor, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, RadioPublic Social @EndeavoursRadio