Major League Baseball umpire Phil Cuzzi announced his retirement this week after 27 seasons working at the highest level of the game. If you spent the last 48 hours scrolling social media, you might think he leaves the profession as a controversial figure.
But then again, what umpire doesn’t? Officiating is one of the most stressful jobs in sports. Every call is magnified. Every missed pitch lives forever in slow motion. In a world of high-definition replay and instant outrage, perfection is demanded, even though it’s impossible.
