


The History of the California League



California League Umpires
Just as Minor League baseball players are trying to make it to The Show, Umpires are also using the Minor Leagues as a stepping stone to try and earn a spot as a Major League umpire. The Califronia League was the first and is the only league in Minor League baseball to honor an Umpire. The Umpire of the Year Award was named the Doug Harvey Award after Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey, who umpired in the Majors for more than 30 seasons as well as in the California League from 1958 to 1960. The recipient of this award is determined by votes from the Cal League Managers and was first awarded in 2010.


Patrick Sharshel; The recipient of the 2016 Doug Harvey Award

Blake Davis; The recipient of the 2010 Doug Harvey Award

Doug Harvey Award
2018 - Darius Ghani
2017 - Mike Rains
2016- Patrick Sharshel
2015- Reid Gibbs
2014- Sean Allen
2013- Ronnie Teague
2012- Chris Gonzalez
2011- Ryan Goodman
2010- Blake Davis
List of California League Umpires
Below is a list of California League Umpires organized by season. Use the search bar to search for specific names and years. This list is an ongoing research project and is not a complete list of California League Umpires.
California League Umpires by Year





