10/27/2026
Celebrating Our 2026 Umpires!
A huge thank you to all of our incredible umpires who stepped onto the diamonds this season! Umpiring isn't always an easy job, but your dedication, commitment and willingness to continue learning are such an important part of making our baseball season a success.
This year, we're excited to recognize two outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond!
Level 1 Umpire of the Year: Steven Garnham
Our Umpire in Chief shares:
Steven just completed his second year of umpiring and has shown tremendous growth as both an umpire and a leader on the field. Always willing to take on additional games, Steven spent much of his season working alongside first-year umpires in 11U House League, sharing his knowledge and helping them develop their skills.
He received high praise from coaches for his fairness, professionalism and ability to remain calm when handling questions or challenging situations. Steven also took on more responsibilities behind the plate this season, becoming a consistent and reliable umpire. We look forward to watching him continue to grow!
Level 2 Umpire of the Year: Nolan Bartram
Our Umpire in Chief shares:
Nolan completed his third year of umpiring and his first as a Level 2 umpire, showing incredible improvement throughout the season. He eagerly accepted advice and mentorship from experienced umpires and immediately put what he learned into practice.
Taking on a demanding schedule of Rep and Select games, Nolan demonstrated confidence, dedication and professionalism on the field. His work behind the plate for our 13U Rep team earned high praise from both coaches and parents.
Nolan's growth this season has been outstanding, and IMBA is incredibly proud to have him representing our organization. We look forward to seeing him continue developing his skills and helping mentor the next generation of umpires!
Congratulations, Steven and Nolan! Your hard work and dedication haven't gone unnoticed, and we're so fortunate to have you both representing Ingersoll Minor Baseball.
Thank you again to our entire 2026 umpiring crew for another fantastic season!