Jamal Allen, Longwood ’21 Lives Dream as Pro Baseball Umpire
Jamal Allen wasted no time in becoming a professional baseball umpire. Six months after graduating from Longwood, he headed to the Wendelstedt Umpire School and completed a season in the Northwoods League, a collegiate wooden bat circuit. Last season, Jamal started his professional career in the Florida Complex Rooke League and is expected to umpire in Class A baseball in either the California League, Carolina League, or Florida State League for the 2024 season. Special commentary from Kyle Nichol, Longwood '14 and former minor league umpire.