7/10/2013-Umpiring takes three giant steps forward in 2013 in the Pecos League.

The biggest improvement from 2012-2013 in the Pecos League has been the umpiring. David Crawford has served as the Crew Chief. David Kereazis, Steve Bartelstein, Drew Boatman and Charlie Byrd have served as full time umpires.

"The umpiring is drastically better than in 2012 and light years ahead of 2011." says Trinidad manager JD Droddy

"The full time guys have been great, this has been a great direction. " says manager Bill Moore of Santa Fe

"With Byrd, Boatman, Crawford, Padilla, Steve and David you know the game will unbiased and the umpires won't be the issue. We have had very little complaints this year about umpiring. Full time umpires is the way to go. Crawford has done a great job coordinating the umpires." says Pecos League Commissioner Andrew Dunn

David Kereazis, Steve Bartelstein, Drew Boatman and Charlie Byrd will work the playoffs.