Outsports Radio

This episode marks the longest conversation I've ever had with an umpire without yelling "THAT'S NOT A STRIKE!" To be fair, every previous exchange I've had with an umpire consisted entirely of that phrase. With an occasional extra adjective or six. This week, I'm joined by retired MLB umpire Dale Scott who donned the gear from 1986 to 2017. For many years, I knew him mostly as "the guy who steps back when he calls a strike." Then in the offseason of 2014, Dale came out to the baseball public as gay. In the first episode of a two parter, he takes me through that process--what changed about his life, what didn't, and the effects he still feels today after leaving such a positive legacy on the sport. It's a phenomenal discussion and as you'll agree when you listen to his story, MLB is better because Dale Scott was a part of it. Twitter: @KenSchultz_ @DaleScottMLB5 Insta: @kenthinguy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices