Veteran Umpire Tim Stevens Retires, Mark Allen Takes Over

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Vancouver News Today, powered by AI. Tim Stevens, a veteran baseball umpire with almost 50 years of experience, is retiring from his role as Washington's umpire and chief, a position. He's held for more than 20 years. Last weekend, he teamed up with Mark Allen, his successor, to call gains at a high school tournament in Clark County. Stevens began umpiring as a teenager back in 1976, working little league before advancing to high school, college, minor league, and even international contests like the Good Will Games. Allen brings his own deep background with 33 years on the field after starting at age 14, inspired by his father's college games. Together, they highlight a growing need for fresh umpires as many veterans like Stevens step away. In his leadership role, Stevens trained official statewide, updated rules, created exams, and assigned tournament crews to ensure smooth operations. As Stevens exits, Allen steps up ready for the challenge, keeping the emphasis on

1:03mentoring newcomers who love the game to sustain officiating for years ahead.