Young boy dreams of becoming an umpire

In a world of minor league baseball, where most young fans want nothing more than to meet a real player, 10-year-old Vincent Stio from North Carolina idolizes umpires. We take a trip to the ballpark where he gets into character. Steve Hartman reports.
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[@sergiopazmoore]

so cool his parents are next to him and support him

[@star666lane3]

You are sick

[@kazzyyt827]

@@star666lane3 I don’t look sick, I’m healed.

[@hairyobama420]

Can’t we take a moment to appreciate the parents, buying all that umpiring gear for him and even letting him got to LOTS of games dressed up like this.

[@Tji5779]

Kid, I've been umpiring for about 20 years and I wished a thousand times I would of made the decision sooner it's a great career and I can tell right now your headed to the big leagues by the time your 19 everyone is going to know who you are God bless you in all you do .....⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@caroftomorrow9849]

Robot umps- ima end this man’s whole career before it even starts

[@gigachad4097]

So u little league, high school or MLB??

[@Tji5779]

High school, College, and Minors ....

[@gigachad4097]

Oh well

[@peggygibbons479]

And God bless YOU in all that you do!!

[@maximilianschmidt6165]

out- out ball- ball strike- oink

[@eddiefitzgerald6106]

Maximilian Schmidt it’s hoint

[@braxtonboy]

Hotel-travigo

[@liviforlife9465]

😂

[@nelkv2853]

😂😂😂😂 this killed me

[@ericle9111]

Hotel- Trivago

[@dragonmaster7841]

I once officiated a friends divorce. Lots of tough calls but ultimately had to address the rule book.

[@mbjbaseball1144]

Beck Stein you represent the tigers well

[@anniehendrix2623]

Sad.

[@jessicaruano8045]

😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@althompson8477]

Nice try at being funny

[@kategomez1322]

😂

[@nathanfaden450]

This kid is awesome I like how he wants to help the blind

[@skinnyasparagus206]

Underrated comment

[@singularity1859]

Funny

[@heathermcalister9881]

lol

[@kingstyn1970]

Lol

[@CarlosRamirez-ym3eh]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ObiWanKenobi]

That’s so cool how his parents and even the professional umpires are supportive of him

[@ericg4915]

Of course, it's good public relations. Everyone hates the umps, especially after this season they have been horrible in mlb

[@FocyIsGoated]

Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up? This Kid: A Umpire The whole class: 🙄

[@johngotti4286]

focy professionals make a decent salary.

[@obiohaz6023]

"here we go again"

[@ryanchase5535]

An umpire

[@qtchrissings6315]

Grammer. It is An not A

[@ghostface9702]

@@qtchrissings6315 it doesn’t matter.

[@dominicbonarrigo6502]

I played baseball for 15 years, year round, this made me smile so so hard.

[@DR_Green_Thumb_360]

On days where I thought about ending it all. These segments kept me wanting to be here in the world. Thank you Steve Hartman

[@Scubamane]

nah homie thank the people

[@DR_Green_Thumb_360]

@@Scubamane you’re very right man

[@Har_old]

At least he's not playing Fortnite

[@lit-lego2732]

amen lol underrated comment

[@footballomega]

I think u play fortnite since you don’t know the difference from His and he’s

[@badbassfishing8910]

True!

[@grammarofficer9985]

It's he's

[@tyronekiechle4595]

Ok boomer

[@templar23]

"PUT THE KID IN!!" Haha, love it

[@Safarigambit]

That would send me🤣🤣🤣

[@floppa2764]

pause

[@gme420]

this kid rules, i cant wait to see him call Cubs games in the future

[@aloetragedy1568]

Antwan Biggums stfu

[@collinscheaffer5582]

Ew cubs dodgers all the way

[@aloetragedy1568]

Johnathan Escobar nah, I was just wondering why the cubs? They’re trash

[@a-a-a-averysssautopartsowh5121]

Antwan Biggums LETS GO CUBBIES LETS GO

[@a-a-a-averysssautopartsowh5121]

Hayden Crist No man you know what YOURRRRRRRRR OUT!The cubs are the best

[@oscarzendejas8915]

Yup he’s going to be an umpire for sure

[@Jimenez116]

But a great one

[@mtb_freddy6231]

Soldier Max oh yeah yeah

[@jnoodles3180]

No kidding

[@thajoystick1159]

Feel bad for the people just trying to watch the game tho

[@damonthedeman6305]

Tha Joystick fr

[@shawnburka1966]

Yea same and every pitch

[@user-wv4ll9zb8q]

@@shawnburka1966 SAD

[@davidcoulson6645]

Why? It’s extra entertainment

[@tonys7765]

Yes. It's funny for like 5 minutes

[@CuddlyViv]

Hopefully he won’t become a Joe West or Angel Hernandez

[@callanreddington5540]

I think the should fire those 2 fools and hire this kid

[@youngthuggage7650]

Satania Mcdowell Yep + Go Mets

[@CuddlyViv]

@@callanreddington5540 Yep

[@jackmckeon1167]

Why are you hilarious lol

[@justakidfromwestvirginia9199]

He’s gonna be Joe Hernandez

[@thedudeishere13]

Lowkey made me uncomfortable. Just too much

[@matthewcote3464]

Collin big facts

[@wayyllonn]

Yep

[@terrancepinkney777]

Bruh.....I was semi lowkey thinking the same thing LOL!

[@smokinjopoliticallyincorre1313]

What's uncomfortable? I hope y'all aren't talking smack about that kid

[@enzoocampoiii2881]

Cringing but still cute

[@bmis1]

I’m sure I speak for a lot of people when I say I would get super annoyed if I sat next to him

[@ytsusie2694]

Yea

[@abigailboucher3814]

Yea

[@wesleylafleur8346]

I get annoyed watching the video

[@JG24and88]

This story is the best ever! What great parents to encourage him and what dedication he has to his profession! To see actual umpires embrace him is even better. Thank you for putting a smile on my face today knowing that there is still goodness and decency in this world!!

[@burneraccount1592]

He’s gonna be the greatest umpire who ever lived. Prodigy

[@slaymyface1357]

For realism every missed call, the coachs come screaming out at him and swear at him

[@bormz7191]

Not just every "missed" call but every close call that doesn't go their way. Unfortunately, most ppl who would be great umpires steer clear of the profession because of that. We'd have better umpires if that wasn't the unfortunate truth. I'd love to see half the ppl who scorn umpires have that kind of hostility thrown at them at their job on a daily basis.

[@tiffanilinn9971]

My Strange Addiction?

[@johnathanescobar9225]

No it’s called having a dream? You’ve Never heard of that I’m guessing.

[@staylucky4727]

😁😂😂😂😂😂

[@1dollaroincontanti402]

Not at all, it’s simply having a dream, I think it’s cute

[@jacobwadley9583]

noice

[@vcompcartier-6530]

Steeler Mom lmaooooo😂😂

[@rustyshackleford5743]

also his parents "we hope the MLB is watching this, and pays for his schooling."

[@Jackson_-kr5gg]

Follow your dreams, kid. You will make it there.

[@JC-fb9nz]

Wow ! I am impressed with this little guy. - God bless u always

[@daphnelattimer9952]

Vincent, you will definately be an umpire someday. You are the definition of passion and dedication. You have the drive to be a leader. Not to mention, you are one sharp-dressed little man. Somebody get this kid behind the plate!

[@rosyzamora1559]

This kid looks so kind

[@tammynguyen906]

this is too pure omg 🥺

[@rileyramage2980]

This kid played baseball with me he's awesome

[@astro_omar1796]

Cool

[@daltonlassiter5559]

No he does not

[@SewagePickle]

Mitch Hunter lol

[@TheRanhughes]

My brother played baseball with him, too.

[@vvocky]

I took him 600 ft straight away center

[@TyRogerz]

Joe West: Makes a bad call Vincent: Hold my baseball common knowledge

[@jessemoreno7254]

Loved this story and loved the kid even more! What a great kid!! My blessing to you and your family!!

[@marlito166]

This is the greatest thing about being young!!! Live it up kid!!!

[@gutshot300mag]

Kids got goals!

[@VolunteerFan07]

I wanna see this kid calling games in the little league World Series.

[@davidtitorivera]

Just keep working hard young man!

[@skepticalfan]

Bless that kid.

[@bloomfullyever]

that's so cute. I hope his dreams come true.

[@bradyemery6526]

If be embarrassed sitting by him during a game

[@cmb1214]

Honestly. This hurts to watch.

[@peytonvaneik737]

Same that was kinda cringe no offense

[@lookinforwater4344]

Pretty cool that the team manger went over his line up change with the kid!

[@qdog6098]

So sweet

[@dadocta8355]

Lol, notice how there's a lot of empty seats near him and his parents. I wonder why?...

[@ryanfontenot5063]

They weren’t empty at the start xD

[@pargreen7449]

Hey if your gonna say something mean, have at least 5 braincells.

[@lucasm8528]

Because they were filming you dingus

[@narrrco]

This kid is the best I wish he was my best friend! This kid is soooo successful in what he does. Y’all better step y’all game up. This kid is so fu**ing cute bro.

[@marioruiz3339]

That puts a smile on my heart!

[@EL_CaballoDos]

I like how he is not embarrassed of him self such a good kid.👍👍👍😊

[@ramosbeatsinstrumentals301]

God bless him....

[@chewyteddy2153]

I think you have to be 13 to be a little league umpire

[@jameskolak4017]

My league (a snowflake rec league) requires patches for all levels, but I can still botch girls' softball games for a price.

[@ghostface9702]

Yes, you have to be 13

[@noahrosales7088]

13 for me and we get payed

[@ghostface9702]

@@noahrosales7088 really??? Well because of the shortages of umps in my league, 12 year old can be umps now. Also, we get paid in the form of food for little league lol

[@noahrosales7088]

@@ghostface9702 we must live in different places and we get 25 a game

[@imagibless3791]

loved this story

[@mickeytollison]

Awesaome kid. Awesome parents.

[@josegerino8033]

I love it developing thick skin at an early age

[@staylucky4727]

Yeah more kids need that now

[@1dollaroincontanti402]

Thick skin?

[@catholiczoomer]

Your sus

[@booooooooooooop2172]

1Dollaro inContanti yes

[@DooberD33]

Why you wanna become someone everyone hates

[@wasekaug]

Wow! To have an ounce of his dedication would be enough! You can see his determination. All the best young umpire!

[@Will-Parr]

Awesome kid. Thanks

[@sernlove]

He is sharp you could tell he knows baseball . I am impressed with his mechanics at such a young might I remind people he's 10.

[@jjthor407]

I honestly believe if something else doesn't change as far as careers go as he grows older , he will be standing behind home plate , in some Major League Ballpark calling balls and strikes! Good for him , and good for his parents who support him with his dream !

[@elguerokabron]

What a nice baseball story, that little guy is awesome. its funny but in a good way how he dresses up in his little umpire uniform. This kid is going places.

[@Davidmemes195]

I am pretty sure this kid was my umpire at my last baseball game

[@loganfps4]

Finally, a chance to have a good umpire

[@figraa]

Come on kid, I hope you can replace Angel Hernandez

[@davidlaney9123]

Great story! Great kid!

[@chris_stoller18]

Awesomeness!! Best of luck to him.

[@jspurs22]

😂😂😂 I can't he became a phase

[@Finallybianca]

He better start going blind now

[@nitsugir4429]

Outstanding!🔥

[@stew8834]

Absolutely outstanding period

[@Defrap22]

0:54 no wonder... hes left handed. They are weird people

[@lewisbrock5906]

Defrap22 so you are saying left handed people are weird?

[@djaward]

Really, 37 dislikes? I bet those 37 people hate their life and hate to see people be happy. Get a life.

[@howiemandel7409]

actually I hate his life

[@howiemandel7409]

and your life also

[@erizzo8431]

This kid is great

[@milkdud3246]

This kid is a dork and its amazing

[@wooza5919]

were gonna have technology make our calls later in life

[@cpsclan2447]

Hopefully not

[@wooza5919]

@@cpsclan2447 yes hopefully

[@paradigmshift8460]

They don't say 'Sprrrrrriiiiiite' for a strike?

[@Southern_Agrarian1930]

Great kid and awesome parents :)

[@colegamingyt]

He a gifted kid. I think he’s perfect. Just the way God made him he’s blessed😊

[@williamgiffen9004]

I feel like he does it for attention but I’m not judgin.😂

[@PixelClubhouse]

Can this kid replace Angel Hernandez please? Thanks MLB.

[@richardzink6026]

I love this kid plus hats off to his parents for buying him all the ump gear and supporting him

[@emmettskroch3413]

This makes me feel good

[@Ovenman940]

Please be patient I have autism

[@dylanwallace2031]

This is so cringeworthy

[@kevinkuriki2671]

lol let him be happy

[@kw.9843]

Great story. You go kid!

[@eragon6946]

I wish him the best !

[@mickberry9991]

Kind of sad.

[@dqmir]

Mick Berry it’s kind of sad how you’re humiliating a kid who has a dream that he’s following but people like you want to stop him to bad you won’t because he loves doing what he’s doing. 🤦‍♀️

[@mickberry9991]

@@dqmir I really do believe that his parents are screening what he get to see on KZbin. So with that, And for that We Thank You.

[@carrfat]

I dream of becoming a pornstar, I guess we all can't get wheat we want🤷‍♂️

[@iTzZTCxD]

This is amazing

[@meyer7312]

Love him. Absolutely love him. Great parents too

[@Notsoforgottenweapons]

I love this kid, I see a bit of me in him. I always was able to see things in the umps perspective and now that I am one...wow talk about outside looking in

[@Almosteverything143]

Keep up the good work kid...

[@SoxArizona]

Even has the brush and indicator.. impressive

[@gamingknight8859]

I hope his dream comes true. God bless him

[@sagittarius_]

Absolutely awsome kid👍

[@leanturkey531]

Awesome kid man I love this story god bless you young man. Look forward to seeing you in the MLB one-day.

[@passwordistaco507]

You go kid! Do your thing!

[@AlrebeccaBarenboum]

All the best Darling, You are brave and great!

[@kevinkuriki2671]

man this is so awesome!

[@andrewmichos3404]

I love this video and Vincent! I hope he becomes an umpire one day. He has a huge head start on the experience part of it! He could umpire his first MLB game by the age of 18! Lol I love it, seeing passion for something at such a young age is inspiring and awesome. Go Vincent!

[@Wordsley]

Vincent Rocks!

[@socaldank8670]

Respect lil man

[@tyler7189]

I had a kid like this in elementary he went to a training camp to umpire little kids play he was the kid that told on you and cried all the time

[@oyolajm]

Love it, that's a passion!!! Not everyone as a kid have the passion or devotion to a profession. Good job kiddo. 👌

[@freddyandfoxy7526]

Glad hrd doing what he loves

[@alfredoguevara2628]

Hope to see you on the future mlb