NEW YORK – Richard Fetchiet has been named the BIG EAST Conference’s new Coordinator of Baseball Umpires as announced by the Conference on Tuesday. Fetchiet begins his tenure immediately and will work in partnership with the BIG EAST on all aspects of the BIG EAST’s umpiring program, including the assignments for the BIG EAST Championship, all conference series and non-conference home games. He will also spearhead the education and evaluation of umpires.
Fetchiet brings more than 35 years of collegiate, national, and international umpiring and umpire-related administrative experience to his role as Coordinator.
“The BIG EAST and our membership look forward to working with such a respected professional in the world of umpiring,” said James Greene, BIG EAST Senior Director of Championships.