When becoming an umpire, the goal is to advance to the highest level possible, but, for some people it takes a very long time to move up even one level.
However, Dauphin's Carter Williamson seems to be progressing at a rapid pace and he's been rewarded for his contributions behind the dish and on the bases.
Fresh off umpiring his first ever AAA tournament over the July Long Weekend, the 15-year-old has been named Baseball Manitoba's Winnipeg Goldeyes Umpire of the Month for the month of June.
"It's so important to me," said Williamson. "It feels so good to be recognized. I'm just going to keep working as hard as I can, and better myself as an umpire so I can do this more."
Carter will now change his uniform this weekend and play for the Parkland Source for Sports Midgets as they head to the Provincial Championships, but going forward as an umpire, he feels this award will help him as he looks to make it as high as he can.
"It gives me a ton of confidence," said Williamson. "I really think it's going to help so much. Anytime I can get my name out there as an umpire, it's going to help."
Getting the chance to umpire a AAA tournament provided Carter with lots of knowledge, and obviously, he made quite the first impression. He's already been invited back again for next seasons tournament.
"There was a ton of experience from the umpires that were there," he added. "They took me under their wing, and they coached me up every single step. It was a great experience for sure."
This award is Carter's second major one that is handed out by Baseball Manitoba. Last year he was won BM's Youth Umpire of the Year award.
