He makes stadiums dance. Imagine your ballroom.
Keynotes, assemblies, banquets and emcee gigs from the most famous umpire in America — funny, heartfelt and impossible to forget.
Four programs. One message: find your joy.
Each program is customized to your audience, your theme and your music — yes, there will be dancing.
Find Your Joy
A high-energy, all-ages assembly about being yourself, being kind and finding the fun — even when the pressure’s on. Kids dance, laugh and leave with a simple game plan.
- Be yourself (even if you dance funny)
- Kindness is contagious — start it
- Pressure is a privilege: play loose
- Respect the people who make the calls
Fans First Energy
What a sold-out Banana Ball crowd can teach any team about joy, service and showing up. Vinny shares how a youth-league umpire turned his “gift” into a career — and how your people can bring that same energy to work.
- Turn what you love into what you do
- “Fans First” — the customer lesson
- Energy is a choice you make every inning
- Make one person’s day, every day
Respect the Blue
Twenty-nine years behind the plate, from Dixie Youth to 102,000-fan stadiums. A fun, honest talk on sportsmanship, taking the pressure off kids and why we need more young umpires.
- Why kids play better when they have fun
- Treat officials like teammates
- Becoming an umpire at 15
- Handling the heat (and the hecklers)
Umpire Unmasked
Vinny hosts a fast-paced, baseball-flavored comedy showcase — crowd work, dance-offs and stand-up headliners. Perfect for fundraisers, booster clubs and team parties.
- Host + headliners format
- Audience dance-offs
- Family-friendly options
- Great for fundraising nights
From “we should book him” to standing ovation
Tell us your crowd
Who’s in the room, the date, the vibe and the goal. One quick form.
Pick the program
Keynote, assembly, banquet, emcee or comedy night — or a mash-up.
We customize it
Your theme, your walk-up song, Q&A, dance-offs, photo line and sponsor shout-outs.
Showtime
Vinny brings the energy — and your team gets shareable clips for social.
Built for any crowd that needs a lift
Corporate & sales kickoffs
Schools & districts
Leagues, banquets & clinics
Churches & community groups
Fundraisers & galas
Teams, conventions & card shows
Where he’s been heard
A few recent stops on the convention floor, in the classroom, on the beach and on air.
TBC Experience · Las Vegas
Creator lineup, Jan. 2027
The National (NSCC)
Collector convention with Goldin
Hooks High School
Student visit · Hooks, TX
Gnome Surf
A “message of Joy” with adaptive athletes
Baseball Forward Podcast
Ep. 110 — respect, joy & umpires
KCRG Everyday Iowa
Live TV, July 2026
Good questions
How far in advance should we book?
Does Vinny travel?
Is the content family-friendly?
Can he come in uniform and dance?
Do you work with nonprofits and fundraisers?
How do brand partnerships work?
Request Vinny for your event
Tell us the basics — we’ll reply with availability and options.