Umpire Michael Richardson works behind the plate at a July 30 Major League Baseball-sponsored umpire clinic at Denver's Coors Field. (Kevin Beaty/Denverite)
Umpires in baseball have it rough. So why do it? Umpires aren't a favorite among baseball fans. It's a position that's long drawn criticism from those who don't agree with the calls. But umpires love the job anyway.
