What is the job of a baseball umpire?

Make sure both teams play by the rules.

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  1. Keep the score only
  2. Make sure both teams play by the rules ✔
  3. Coach one team

Why: An umpire's job is to make sure both teams play by the rules.

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Answer: Make sure both teams play by the rules. An umpire's job is to make sure both teams play by the rules.

  1. Scouting America: Sports www.scouting.org/merit-badges/sports
    An umpire’s job is to make sure both teams are playing by the rules.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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