Umpire Uniform

Caps

When working on the bases, a longer bill (6 or 8-stitch) helps give your face a little more shade from the sun. The 4-stitch cap is good for the plate because it is easier to remove your mask with a shorter bill. Mesh caps are nice for warmer weather.

Ordering CHSBUA Caps

Plain black caps work fine for umpires that are doing a lot of games outside of the high school level. For high school games, a CHSBUA logo embroidered on the cap is preferred (and required for postseason work).

Hats can be ordered directly from:

Honigs

Shirts

There are a lot of options for umpire shirts. The state association ones are only required if you plan on doing playoff games at the state level. All options can be worn locally as long as you match your partner.

Pro knit powder blue umpire shirt with black collar — State association blue with black collar

State association black ump shirt with two white stripes — State association alternate black with double white stripes

State association blue ump shirt with black vertical stripe — Local alternate blue with black vertical stripe

Alternate local black ump shirt — Local alternate black with white vertical stripes

MLB blue ump shirt with black sidepanel — Local alternate MLB blue

MLB black ump shirt with gray sidepanel — Local alternate MLB black

Smitty V3 Major League Replica Umpire Shirt Black with Sky Blue — Newest (2023) MLB Replica Sky Black

Smitty V3 Major League Replica Umpire Shirt Sky Blue with Black — Newest (2023) MLB Replica Sky Blue

Pants

Poly wool pants are a little warmer. Poly spandex pants are cooler but the lighter material can hang up on the knee of the shin guards. Combo pants are a cost effective way of getting one pair of pants that can serve both the plate and the bases.