The Road to the Big Leagues
Training and developing the next generation of umpires from Puerto Rico and Latin America, led by MLB Umpire #40 Roberto Ortiz.
The roadmap to the Big Leagues
Four steps from your first camp to a professional umpiring career.
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RO40 Mini Umpire Camp
An introductory camp to learn the basics of the role, with hands-on instruction and mentorship from experienced professionals, and the chance to earn a scholarship to the Development Course.
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RO40 Umpire Development Course
Our advanced training program: mechanics, plate work and game management under the 2-man system.
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RO40 Rules & Regulations Umpire Course
Rules knowledge and application, so you can handle any situation on the field.
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MLB Umpire Camp
Our top performing student earns a paid scholarship to an MLB Professional Umpire Identification Camp.
Night sessions.
Real reps.
Plate work, positioning and mechanics under the 2-man system, with hands-on feedback from instructors who have worked from the collegiate level up to Major League Baseball.
A lifelong pursuit and dream
Our mission is to provide training and development to individuals, regardless of race or gender, who wish to start, advance, or perfect their abilities within the umpiring profession.
RO40’s objectives are to offer individuals the opportunity to enhance both their on and off the field skills in order to be successful both in their personal and professional lives. More importantly, RO40 was created with the main purpose of giving back and helping the Latin American community in Puerto Rico, the USA and all other Latin American countries.
RO40’s end goal is to educate and inform individuals seeking a career in professional baseball that there are many routes to achieve this dream. Although our main focus is the umpiring profession, professional baseball offers opportunities in coaching, support staff, administration, management and many others.
RO40 has always been a lifelong dream. A dream that only became reality because of hard work, determination and the help people gave me along my journey. My goal now is to give back to the community and profession that has made me who I am today. There is nothing more rewarding and satisfying in life than helping others.
MLB Umpire #40
Training & development camp
Training
Umpire mechanics, plate work, strike zone knowledge, rules, game management and handling situations.
Instruction
Instructors from the collegiate level up to professional baseball, with immediate feedback on the field.
Scholarships
Our top performing student earns a paid scholarship to an MLB Professional Umpire Identification Camp.
Networking
Connect with partnered umpire associations that give students the opportunity to generate income.
World-class staff
Our staff are highly qualified individuals with a wide range of umpire experience, from the collegiate level all the way up to professional baseball, dedicated to our cause and to the umpire profession.
The story so far
Watch the RO40 documentary and look back at the 2023 RO40 Umpire Camp.
Roberto G. Torres Solá
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 18 months old, Roberto completed the umpiring course in 2021, joined the RO40 Umpire Development program in 2023 and today promotes sports among Puerto Rican youth as a baseball umpire.
Read his story
Giving back to our community
Huellitas del Arca
Donating food so animals in need are cared for, too.
RO40 Play Zone
A safe, structured space for youth sports at the Juan Jiménez García Residential Complex.
Talita Cumi
Food and essential items for people experiencing homelessness and addiction.
Hospice care
Hygiene products, clothing and other necessities for people in hospice care.
Help us help others reach their dreams
RO40 is a non-profit organization that depends on donations and contributions. Desde Puerto Rico ya puedes donar con ATH Móvil para apoyar nuestros programas.
ATH Móvil · /ro40umpirecamp
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