Sports Spectrum Podcast

Nestor Ceja is a Major League Baseball umpire. After going through the MLB Training Academy, he worked his way through the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in August of 2020 during the shortened COVID season. In 2024, Ceja was one of seven umpires to be a part of the MLB All-Star Game. He also called his first postseason game in the NL Wild Card series between San Diego and Atlanta.Today on the podcast, Nestor Ceja discusses his upbringing in a Catholic family, his path to becoming an umpire, and the pivotal moments that led him to accept Christ. He reflects on the challenges of being an umpire, the importance of maintaining his faith amidst the pressures of the job, and the providence of God in his life. Nestor also shares his experiences in Cuba, where he was baptized, and how he stays connected to his faith during the long MLB season.Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsS