SOUTHERN MARYLAND – Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the East Region tournaments across all divisions in 2026 — including several officials from Maryland, with strong representation from Southern Maryland communities.
Local baseball and softball families in Southern Maryland will recognize familiar hometowns among this year’s selections, highlighting the region’s continued commitment to youth sports and volunteerism at the highest levels of Little League competition.
Little League Baseball® – Bristol, Conn.
- *Darrin Besescheck – Shelton, Conn.
- Alexander Hufford – Richmond, Mich.
- *David Kudej – Shelton, Conn.
- David Lewis – Irvine, Calif.
- Garrett Nelson – Derry, N.H.
- Curtis Parker – Woodland, Calif.
- Tyrone Powell – Los Angeles, Calif.
- Gregory Tremblay – Danvers, Mass.
Little League Softball® – Bristol, Conn.
- Jim Lotka – Spring City, Pa.
- *Brian Poe – Lorton, Va.
- Justin Skiba – Strattanville, Pa.
- *Kevin Southall – South Point, Ohio
- Owen Sprague – Limington, Maine
- Jon Wagner – Frederick, Md.
- Bradley Wathen – Leonardtown, Md.
- Ryan Yamagata – Point of Rocks, Md.
Little League® Intermediate (50/70) Baseball – Dover, Del.
- Christopher Berry – Lewisburg, Pa.
- Amos Lapp – Lititz, Pa.
- Joseph Ouellette – Brewer, Maine
- Craig Plaisted – Friendship, N.Y.
- Jeremy Polonia – Lynn, Mass.
- Darren Zlasney – Flanders, N.J.
Junior League Baseball – Dubois, Pa.
- Donald Connors –Niantic, Conn.
- Douglas Fravel – Waldorf, Md.
- Jarodd Goedel – Sherburn, N.Y.
- Mark Jakes – Scranton, Pa.
- Mark Nemeskal –Peabody, Mass.
- Sean Quinn –Succasunna, N.J.
- Jeffrey Romano – Spencer, Mass.
Junior League Softball – Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
- David Buchinski – Nanticoke, Pa.
- Matthew Crimi – Dickson City, Pa.
- Matthew Dawson – Hagerstown, Md.
- Steven Elliot – Hampden, Mass.
- Michael Kline – Frederick, Md.
- Matthew Meidling –Rockaway, N.J.
- Gabrielle Potts – St. Johnsbury, Vt.
- Jason Rice – Hagerstown, Md.
Senior League Baseball – Bangor, Maine
- Michael Adamson – Belford, N.J.
- William (Logan) Cooke – South Burlington, Vt.
- Evan Kaliner – West Chester, Pa.
- Keith O’Brien – Holbrook, Mass.
- Kyle Raupers – Ulster, Pa.
- Duane Weisse – Burlington, Mass.
Senior League Softball – Worcester, Mass.
- William (Will) Little – Glastonbury, Conn.
- Phil Serraino – Thornwood, N.Y.
- Lee Smith – Nobleboro, Maine
- Cody Starken – Silver Spring, Md.
- James Sullivan – Wethersfield, Conn.
- Blaine Young – Woodsboro, Md.
*Designates Crew Chiefs
To learn more about the East Region tournaments, visit LittleLeague.org/East.
All of the umpires at the Little League Baseball and Softball Region and World Series events will once again be provided with Gerry Davis Sports uniforms as part of an agreement with Gerry Davis Sports as the Official Umpire Uniform Provider of the Little League World Series.
Umpires are one of the most important aspects in the success of local Little League programs around the world and play a pivotal role in the experience of all our players throughout the Little League International Tournament. As a way to continually develop these umpires throughout the year, Little League International offers a variety of digital training and educational resources available on LittleLeague.org/Umpires, a bi-monthly Fair Ball Newsletter, access to the free Little League Umpire Registry, and formal training through Umpire Clinics and Schools around the nation. Additionally, the umpires for the 2026 Little League Baseball and Softball World Series will once again participate in a multi-day orientation.
Looking to step up to the plate and be an umpire this season? Visit LittleLeague.org/Umpire to learn more and find a league near you. Also, don’t forget to shop for all your umpire polos, caps, and accessories by visiting ShopLittleLeague.org.
About Little League®
Founded in 1939, Little League® is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with approximately two million players (ages 4-16) playing baseball and softball in communities across every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. Operated by more than one million volunteers, Little League believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. From professional athletes and award-winning celebrities, to public officials and other influential members of society, Little League graduates have taken the lessons they learned, both on and off the field, to create the next chapter of the Little League story. Each year, millions of people follow the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship that Little Leaguers® display at our seven baseball and softball World Series events, the premier tournaments in youth sports. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, and follow Little League (@LittleLeague) on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. When we all come together, we are truly One Team. One Little League.