Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Leagues
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Zdenek Zidek - Baseball Umpire

Pilsen,325

Summary

Seasoned professional with a multifaceted career spanning the roles of an umpire, lawyer, and a team leader; having the ability to bring a unique blend of expertise and experience to the table. Coming from a legal background, possessing the skills of a fair judgment, and a rule enforcement. Creator and a leader of a successful Umpiring Program in Europe.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Major League Spring Training (MLB)

Major League Baseball
03.2022 - 03.2022

Crew Chief

(AA) Classification, MiLB (Minor League Baseball)
03.2024 - 10.2024

Professional Umpire

Baseball United
11.2023 - Current

High A (A+) Classification, Minor League Baseball
03.2022 - 03.2023

High A (A+) Classification, Minor League Baseball
08.2021 - 03.2022

Low A (A) Classification, Minor League Baseball
03.2020 - 08.2021

Rookie - Short Season Classification, Minor League Baseball
08.2019 - 03.2020

Chairman of Baseball Umpiring Committee

WBSC Europe
09.2023 - Current

Baseball Umpiring Committee Chief Executive

WBSC Europe
10.2022 - 09.2023

Professional Umpire

Constellation Energy League
06.2020 - 08.2020

Junior Lawyer

Odrobina & Co., barristers
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Represented clients in legal proceedings, provided expert legal advice, and argued cases in court to ensure their rights and interests were protected
  • Specialized in criminal law and data protection

Rookie (Complex) Classification, Minor League Baseball Gulf Coast League
06.2019 - 08.2019

Chairman of Czech Softball Umpiring Board

Czech Softball Association
10.2016 - 02.2018

Education

Professional Baseball Umpire -

MiLB Umpire Academy
Vero Beach, Florida, USA
01-2019

Professional Baseball Umpire -

Harry Wendelstedt School For Professional Umpires
Ormond Beach, Florida, USA
01-2018

Masters Degree - Law And Jurisprudence

Charles University in Prague, School of Laws
Prague, Czech Republic
10-2017

Skills

  • Teamwork Expert
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Communication Expert
  • Management Expert
  • Good Judgement
  • Leadership skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills

Personal Information

Title: Professional Baseball Umpire

Leagues

  • Eastern League
  • Northwest League
  • South Atlantic League
  • Carolina League

Extracurricular Activities

Chairman of Baseball Umpiring Committee, WBSC Europe, 09/2023 - Present Baseball Umpiring Committee Chief Executive, WBSC Europe, 10/2022 - 09/2023 Professional Umpire, Constellation Energy League, Sugar Land, TX, 06/2020 - 08/2020 Chairman of Czech Softball Umpiring Board, Czech Softball Association, Prague, 10/2016 - 02/2018 Junior Lawyer, Odrobina & Co., barristers, Prague, 10/2017 - 03/2020, Represented clients in legal proceedings, provided expert legal advice, and argued cases in court to ensure their rights and interests were protected. Specialized in criminal law and data protection.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Previously - Internationally Certified Fastpitch Softball Umpire
  • Junior World Championship, Clearwater, FL, US, 2017
  • Canadian National Championship, Tavistock, ON, Canada, 2016
  • World Cup, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, 2016
  • World Cup, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, 2015
  • Certified Internationally, 2014

Languages

Czech
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
German
Elementary
A2
Japanese
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Crew Chief

(AA) Classification, MiLB (Minor League Baseball)
03.2024 - 10.2024

Professional Umpire

Baseball United
11.2023 - Current

Chairman of Baseball Umpiring Committee

WBSC Europe
09.2023 - Current

Baseball Umpiring Committee Chief Executive

WBSC Europe
10.2022 - 09.2023

Major League Spring Training (MLB)

Major League Baseball
03.2022 - 03.2022

High A (A+) Classification, Minor League Baseball
03.2022 - 03.2023

High A (A+) Classification, Minor League Baseball
08.2021 - 03.2022

Professional Umpire

Constellation Energy League
06.2020 - 08.2020

Low A (A) Classification, Minor League Baseball
03.2020 - 08.2021

Rookie - Short Season Classification, Minor League Baseball
08.2019 - 03.2020

Rookie (Complex) Classification, Minor League Baseball Gulf Coast League
06.2019 - 08.2019

Junior Lawyer

Odrobina & Co., barristers
10.2017 - 03.2020

Chairman of Czech Softball Umpiring Board

Czech Softball Association
10.2016 - 02.2018

Professional Baseball Umpire -

MiLB Umpire Academy

Professional Baseball Umpire -

Harry Wendelstedt School For Professional Umpires

Masters Degree - Law And Jurisprudence

Charles University in Prague, School of Laws
Zdenek Zidek - Baseball Umpire