Assigning umpires for West Michigan baseball and softball since 2014
"Involved community members build strong communities. Umpiring allows us to give back, grow in our skills alongside our peers, and invest in the next generation."
♦Eric John Roberts has umpired for 14 years. He began umpiring at Western Little League in Grand Rapids, MI and became WLL's Umpire-In-Chief (UIC) in August 2014. He has officiated for MHSAA and college baseball (CBUA). Eric taught his two brothers and dad how to umpire, along with many others in Little League and beyond.
♦Eric John Roberts holds a B.A. in Public and Nonprofit Administration from Grand Valley State University and a Graduate Certificate in Election Administration from the University of Minnesota. He is currently a J.D. candidate at The University of Toledo College of Law.
♦Eric John Roberts has long supported community involvement and helping others grow and find their place. He is a Trustee and Past President for the Michigan Center for Civic Education and previously served 6 years on the Kenowa Hills Board of Education.