Langdon: Five-minute call ends Marco's pro umpiring career

“Chris Marco is one of the most decorated umpires in minor league professional baseball in recent years.

He is also embarking on a career change.

The Hamilton, Ont. resident, 33 years old and an 11-year veteran of umpiring in professional baseball, learned his contract would not be extended during a five-minute telephone call with two Major League Baseball (MLB) Umpire Supervisors last fall. He says he was “confused and upset” at the time, but the way his 2024 season ended had left him with a sense of foreboding.”

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