Baseball begins with a dream. The walk-off grand slam. The perfect game. The diving catch that becomes a lifetime memory. But every one of those moments depends on something essential, an umpire who knows the game, respects the players, and brings confidence and clarity to every call. Across youth baseball, too many umpires are handed a mask and a rulebook and told to “figure it out.” The result, inconsistent calls, frustrated coaches, confused players, and a game that loses the joy it’s meant to give. As an umpire or a parent of a youth baseball player, what are your thoughts on how umpires call games today?