MATTHEW BANALES
MATTHEW BANALES
Inducted in 2019 Started umpiring in 1998 Selected Most Outstanding Umpire at 2002 Southern Umpires Camp in Atlanta GA Selected to umpire Texas High School Baseball State Final 4 Game Selected by peers to represent El Paso twice as representative for Texas High School Final 4 UIL State Tournament Consistent selection for High School Playoff games Selected to umpire numerous State and Regional youth championship games Recognized for his integrity, preparation and his on-the-field performance Wife Maria, children: Joshua, Noah, Peter, Abigail and Alyssa Parents: Eva and Margarito Banales Jr. Brother Margarito III, sisters Monica, Sandra, Sara First Son/Father Umpire Duo inducted into the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame joining his Dad Class of 2005 Honoree and Past President Margarito Banales Jr.