Sport: Baseball Category: Scores & Results

Peyton Schroder umpires at state amateur baseball tournament in Mitchell

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Baseball

Summary

Peyton Schroder, 22, made his state amateur baseball debut as an umpire in Mitchell during the Class B tournament held at Cadwell Park. The youngest umpire in this year's tournament, Schroder has been officiating since 2019, gaining experience through youth games and clinics. He officiated seven games over the tournament's opening weekend, which provided valuable learning opportunities and reaffirmed his passion for the sport. Schroder expressed gratitude for the experience and hopes to return next year.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Schroder is the youngest umpire at the Class B state amateur tournament.
•He officiated seven games, marking a significant step in his umpiring career.
•Schroder started umpiring at 19, attending clinics for skill enhancement.
•The tournament takes place over 12 days with 45 games scheduled.
•Working the event in his hometown added to the experience's significance.

Latest Updates

11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mitchell's Peyton Schroder makes state amateur debut in hometown as youngest umpire

What they're saying

"
Aug. 11—MITCHELL — For Peyton Schroder, the Class B state amateur baseball tournament has always been something to watch. Growing up in Mitchell, Schroder watched the tournament unfold at Cadwell Park, seeing some of the best amateur baseball players in the state compete on his hometown field. This year, however, he experienced the tournament from a different perspective by standing behind the ...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Baseball