Behind the Plate: Mason Ruden’s Journey from Local Fields to Pro Umpire Dreams

From calling Little League games at 15… to training at one of the top umpire schools in the country — Mason Ruden is chasing the dream one call at a time. ⚾🔥In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with the Western Dubuque grad to talk:👀 Life behind the plate and handling the heat🧠 The mindset it takes to stay confident under pressure🎓 His experience at the prestigious Wendelstedt Umpire School⚾ The grind of working college games and climbing the ranks🎯 What it takes to reach the next level in umpiringFrom strike-three calls to tough conversations with coaches, this episode gives you a whole new perspective on the game — no missed calls here.Tap in and hear the game from the umpire’s point of view! ⚾🎙🔥