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Meet the Dunedin Crew!
Umpires listed are associated with organizations that actively participate in Dunedin, FL baseball or softball games.
Craig Forant
3rd Year
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Craig Forant started his umpire career occasionally standing in when no one was available. After studying
the game as a coach of Little League baseball for many years, he decided to get on the other side of the plate
and get his numbers.When Craig steps on the field, you can see he takes his job seriously. He studies
the fundamentals of the game on a regular basis always hoping to learn something new. Craig prides himself
on proper mechanics, making sure he is never caught out of position.
Now as the new UIC of Dunedin LL, he plans on improving their umpire program even further adding new
crewmembers and more training.
Little League District 12 #111 |
Adam Lengyel
7th Year
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Adam became involved in Little League in 1996 when his son's Tee-Ball manager pulled him out of the stands
and made him a coach. Since that initial season he has become more and more involved with the Little League
program every year. From coaching to managing, then onto involvement on the Board of Directors, he has
held several positions familiarizing himself with all aspects of Little League.
Adam has served on the Board of Directors of the Dunedin National and Greater Dunedin Little Leagues since
1997. While serving as president during the 2002-2003 season, he was instrumental in merging the former Dunedin
National & Dunedin American Little Leagues into Greater Dunedin Little League. In 2003 he became a member
of the District 12 Administrative Staff when he was named as Assistant District Administrator. During the
2004 season, he was appointed Umpire-In-Chief of District 12 and served in that capacity until 2006. During his
tenure he was responsible for the training, development and scheduling of all staff umpires within District 12.
Adam began umpiring in 1999 as a local league umpire. A year later he decided to begin the training process
of becoming a staff umpire. In 2001 after successfully completing all requirements he received his numbers and
became a member of the District 12 umpire staff. He has officiated in all levels of baseball & softball at the
district, sectional, and state levels. Adam was selected to umpire in the 2006 Big League Softball Southern
Region Tournament, where he received his World Series recommendation.
Adam is also a member of the Pinellas Sports Officials Association where he officiates fast-pitch softball at
the high school & college level. He is also a certified umpire for the National Softball Association, (NSA),
Independent Softball Association, (ISA), and AAU baseball.
Little League District 12 #76
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Richard Griggs
5th Year
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Rich began umpiring at his son´s Little League games as a "Dad from the Stands". He fell
in love with the avocation immediately and wanted to learn how to do it right. He joined Suncoast Umpires
Association and was trained by S.U.A. He is constantly working baseball games during the spring, summer,
and fall.
He is affiliated with the FHSAA, SUA, and District 12 Little League (Dunedin LL). He also works American
Legion, Pasco County Schools Summer Wood Bat League, A.A.U., P.O.N.Y., Dizzy Dean Baseball, and I.B.C Tournaments.
Highlights include the plate on the 2004 American Legion 16-U State Semi-Finals in Lakeland, Florida as a
rookie. He also worked the plate on the 2005 District 12 Junior League All Star Finals in Dunedin, and a member
of the 2005 Big League Southern Region Crew, also in Dunedin.
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Gene Wilson Retired (30 Years)
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30 years ago Gene Wilson started umpiring in Little League. After a long and rewarding
career, he has finally hung up his gear for the last time. Thanks Gene for 30 years of dedication!"
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 Jerry Fulmer ?? Year |
Long time Little League Umpire. |
![]() Dave Eggers 2nd Year |
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![]() Dave Carson 2nd Year |
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![]() Justin Gross 2nd Year |
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![]() Bill Burkholder 2nd Year |
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![]() Kevin French 1st Year |
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![]() Luke Schmiege 1st Year |
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 Ben Harriman 6th Year |
Ben has been umpiring for 6 years. He also officiates for FHSAA.Little League District 12 #104 |
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