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Hochman: For two St. Louisans, being a minor-league umpire means unemployment and uncertainty

St. Louis Post-Dispatch | May 25, 2020

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St. Louis native AJ Choc (right) is a minor-league umpire whose 2020 season is in the balance because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Provided by AJ Choc)

Trevor Dannegger - umpire
Trevor Dannegger, a 23-year-old St. Louis native, has worked his way up to Class AA as an umpire who has dreams of someday making it to the major leagues. (Provided by Emily Goldenstein)

You know that feeling — which probably takes a half-second, but seems like a half-hour — when you’re waiting for an umpire to make a call?

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