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Keep ‘em honest, kid. Growing up, lots of children aspire to put on a Major League uniform. It isn’t everyday you find a kid already sporting an umpire’s uniform. But most kids aren't Bradley Vinson.
PROVIDED PHOTO. The kid umpire didn’t choose to be a social media phenomenon — all his accounts are run by his parents. But his parents didn’t choose this life either.
Seven year-old Lathan Williams, the internet sensation known as Lathan the Umpire, signals for the home run as Baton Rouge Rougarou hitter Derrald Moore, Jr. in the first inning against the Brazos ...
“He loved those kids.” According to Rufus, Huggins did mention that it was hot but that “he was going regardless” and was excited to umpire at another tournament. “He just did what he did.
PROVIDED PHOTO. The kid umpire didn’t choose to be a social media phenomenon — all his accounts are run by his parents. But his parents didn’t choose this life either.