UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Chad Whitson

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Chad Whitson.

Name: Chad Robert Whitson
Pronunciation Guide: CHAD WITT-sun
Date of Birth: December 8, 1981
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ohio

MiLB Leagues Worked: Appalachian, South Atlantic, California, Arizona Instructional, Eastern, International.
MLB Debut: May 15, 2014 (MLB)
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 62
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 053 (DET DH Miguel Cabrera; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 134 (WAS C Matt Wieters; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 123 (WAS C Matt Wieters; QOC = Y). *First Career MLB Ejection*

2016 Ejections: None.
2015 Ejections: None.
2014 Ejections: None.

Ejection History: 0 (2014), 0 (2015), 0 (2016), 1 (2017), 1 (2018), 1 (2019).

UEFL History: Chad Whitson

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: -
Division Series: -
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Hired midseason in July 2019 to replace retiring umpire Mike DiMuro.
» Called Jake Arrieta's August 30, 2015 no-hitter, as a Minor League call-up umpire.
» Graduated from the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School in 2005.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire John Tumpane

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire John Tumpane.

Name: John Francis Tumpane
Pronunciation Guide: JAWN Tum-PAYN
Date of Birth: May 4, 1983
Place of Birth: Evergreen Park, Illinois
MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, New York-Penn, South Atlantic, Florida State, Eastern, International, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: August 2, 2010
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 74
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 158 (MIA M Don Mattingly; QOC = N).

2018 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 064 (KC P Danny Duffy; QOC = Y).
Ejection 063 (KC DH Mike Moustakas; QOC = Y).
Ejection 055 (NYM 2B Asdrubal Cabrera; QOC = Y).
Ejection 043 (CHC LF Kyle Schwarber; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 140 (ARI M Torey Lovullo; QOC= U).
Ejection 120 (KC M Ned Yost; QOC = Y).
Ejection 119 (KC DH Mike Moustakas; QOC = Y).
Ejection 080 (KC P Peter Moylan; QOC = Y).
Ejection 015 (STL M Mike Matheny; QOC = N).
Ejection 014 (STL 1B Matt Carpenter; QOC = N).

2016 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 053 (SEA 3B Kyle Seager; QOC = Y).
Ejection 052 (LAA P Hector Santiago; QOC = Y).
Ejection 013 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = Y-c).

2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 027 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y).
Ejection 012 (BOS DH David Ortiz; QOC = Y-c).

2014 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 180 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = U).
Ejection 179 (NYM P Bartolo Colon; QOC = U).
Ejection 064 (COL M Walt Weiss; QOC = Y).
Ejection 015 (SF CF Angel Pagan; QOC = N).

2013 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 032 (WAS C Kurt Suzuki; QOC = N).

2012 Ejections: None + 1 Spring Training.
Ejection S-3 (KC RF Jeff Francoeur; QOC = N) [Spring].

2011 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 074 (TB P David Price; QOC = N).
Ejection 073 (TB M Joe Maddon; QOC = N). *First Career MLB Ejection*

2010 Ejections: None.
Ejection History: 0 (2010), 2 (2011), 0 (2012), 1 (2013), 4 (2014), 3 (2015), 2 (2016), 6 (2017), 4 (2018), 1 (2019).

UEFL History: John Tumpane

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2012-Q
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2017, 2020
Division Series: 2018, 2019
Championship Series: 2020
World Series: -

UEFL Honorable Umpire of the Year: 2017
UEFL Fill-In Umpire of the Year: 2015

Notes: Hired to the full-time MLB staff during the 2016 season.
» Intervened during suicide attempt in Pittsburgh before a game in June 2017.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Stu Scheurwater

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Stu Scheurwater.

MLB Umpire Stu Scheurwater.

Name: Stuart Jeffrey Scheurwater
Pronunciation Guide: STOO SURE-wat-urr
Date of Birth: May 6, 1983
Place of Birth: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, Northwest, South Atlantic, Carolina, Texas, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: April 25, 2014
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 85
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 020 (BAL PC Doug Brocail; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 078 (BAL M Buck Showalter; QOC = Y).
Ejection 077 (BAL P Darren O'Day; QOC = Y).
Ejection 058 (NYM M Mickey Callaway; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 136 (SEA M Scott Servais; QOC = N).
Ejection 131 (TEX BC Steve Buechele; QOC = U).
Ejection 114 (NYY M Joe Girardi; QOC = N).
Ejection 068 (CIN M Bryan Price; QOC = Y).
Ejection 021 (BAL M Buck Showalter; QOC = Y). *First Career MLB Ejection*

2016 Ejections: None.
2015 Ejections: None.
2014 Ejections: None.
Ejection History: 0 (2014), 0 (2015), 0 (2016), 5 (2017), 3 (2018), 1 (2019).

UEFL History: Stu Scheurwater

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2020
Division Series: 2020
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

UEFL Fill-In Umpire of the Year: 2017

Notes: Hired to the full-time MLB staff prior to the 2018 season.
» Graduated from the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School in 2006; began MiLB career in 2007.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Adam Hamari

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Adam Hamari.

Name: Adam Curtis Hamari
Pronunciation Guide: ADD-um HAM-ahr-ee
Date of Birth: May 25, 1983
Place of Birth: Marquette, Michigan
MiLB Leagues Worked: New York-Penn, Midwest, California, Florida State, Southern, Eastern, International, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: June 25, 2013
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 78
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 124 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = Y).
Ejection 047 (TOR M Charlie Montoyo; QOC = N).

2018 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 148 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y).
Ejection 147 (SF C Nick Hundley; QOC = Y).
Ejection 118 (STL P Tyler Webb; QOC = U).
Ejection 117 (KC P Danny Duffy; QOC = N).
Ejection 108 (BOS M Alex Cora; QOC = U).
Ejection 095 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = Y-C).

2017 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 048 (SEA M Scott Servais; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 179 (ATL M Brian Snitker; QOC = Y).
Ejection 178 (ATL LF Matt Kemp; QOC = Y).
Ejection 063 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = U).
Ejection 062 (NYM P Noah Syndergaard; QOC = U).

2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 174 (TEX 3B Adrian Beltre; QOC = Y).
Ejection 131 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 080 (CIN RF Jay Bruce; QOC = N).

2014 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 026 (SEA 1BC Andy Van Slyke; QOC = Y). *First Career MLB Ejection*

2013 Ejections: None.
Ejection History: 0 (2013), 1 (2014), 3 (2015), 4 (2016), 1 (2017), 6 (2018), 2 (2019).

UEFL History: Adam Hamari

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2019, 2020
Division Series: -
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

UEFL Promising Umpire of the Year: 2018
UEFL Fill-In Umpire of the Year: 2016

Notes: Hired to the full-time MLB staff prior to the 2017 season.
» Graduated from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (JEAPU) in 2006.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Gabe Morales

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Gabe Morales.
Name: Gabriel Morales
Pronunciation Guide: GAYB Mow-RALL-ess
Date of Birth: June 21, 1984
Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, New York-Penn, South Atlantic, Arizona Instructional, Texas, International, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: April 2, 2014
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 47
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 208 (PHI M Gabe Kapler; QOC = N).
Ejection 207 (PHI RF Bryce Harper; QOC = N).
Ejection 017 (CHC LF Kyle Schwarber; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 143 (CHC P Carl Edwards, Jr.; QOC = Y).
Ejection 142 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 165 (CWS P Lucas Giolito; QOC = N).

2016 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 120 (BOS M John Farrell; QOC = Y).
Ejection 078 (DET CF Cameron Maybin; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 177 (MIN M Paul Molitor; QOC = Y). *First Career MLB Ejection*

2014 Ejections: None.

Ejection History: 0 (2014), 1 (2015), 2 (2016), 1 (2017), 2 (2018), 3 (2019).

UEFL History: Gabe Morales

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2018, 2020
Division Series: -
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Hired to the full-time MLB staff prior to the 2017 season.
» Graduated from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (JEAPU) in 2009.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Carlos Torres

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Carlos Torres.
Name: Carlos Torres Nuldis
Pronunciation Guide: CAR-los TORR-ess
Date of Birth: September 14, 1978
Place of Birth: Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, New York-Penn, South Atlantic, Carolina, Southern, International.
MLB Debut: July 17, 2015 (MLB)
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 37
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 206 (SD M Andy Green; QOC = Y).
Ejection 205 (SD 1B Eric Hosmer; QOC = Y).
Ejection 126 (CIN M David Bell; QOC = Y).
Ejection 125 (CIN 3B Eugenio Suarez; QOC = Y).
Ejection 089 (SEA M Scott Servais; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 079 (CIN 1B Joey Votto; QOC = Y).
Ejection 036 (DET M Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 10.
Ejection 149 (DET M Brad Ausmus; QOC = U).
Ejection 148 (DET P Alex Wilson; QOC = U).
Ejection 144 (NYY M Joe Girardi; QOC = U).
Ejection 143 (DET DH Miguel Cabrera; QOC = U).
Ejection 142 (NYY P Tommy Kahnle; QOC = U).
Ejection 126 (PHIL BC Larry Bowa; QOC = N).
Ejection 072 (MIA PH Christian Colon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 040 (LAD BC Bob Geren; QOC = U).
Ejection 039 (MIA M Don Mattingly; QOC = U).
Ejection 038 (LAD P Ross Stripling; QOC = U).

2016 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 155 (MIL 1B Hernan Perez; QOC = N).
Ejection 121 (KC DH Kendrys Morales; QOC = N).
Ejection 084 (SEA M Scott Servais; QOC = Y).
Ejection 038 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = N). *First Career MLB Ejection*

2015 Ejections: None.
2014 Ejections: None.

Ejection History: 0 (2014), 0 (2015), 4 (2016), 10 (2017), 2 (2018), 5 (2019).

UEFL History: Carlos Torres

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2019, 2020
Division Series: -
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Hired to the full-time MLB staff prior to the 2017 season.
» Graduated from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (JEAPU) in 2009.
» Officiated the 2019 London Series.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Pat Hoberg

Umpire Pat Hoberg

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Pat Hoberg.
Name: Patrick Hoberg
Pronunciation Guide: PATT HOE-burg
Date of Birth: September 11, 1986
Place of Birth: Des Moines, Iowa

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, Appalachian, Florida State, Texas, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: March 31, 2014 (MLB)
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 31
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 175 (HOU P Justin Verlander; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 082 (MIN M Paul Molitor; QOC = N).
Ejection 070 (HOU LF Marwin Gonzalez; QOC = Y).
Ejection 045 (NYY M Aaron Boone; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 156 (BAL CF Adam Jones; QOC = Y).
Ejection 129 (COL 3B Nolan Arenado; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 7.
Ejection 173 (LAA M Mike Scioscia; QOC = U).
Ejection 172 (LAA P Brett Oberholtzer; QOC = U).
Ejection 157 (PIT LF Gregory Polanco; QOC = Y).
Ejection 150 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = Y).
Ejection 130 (CWS PC Don Cooper; QOC = Y).
Ejection 117 (PHI BC Larry Bowa; QOC = N).
Ejection 102 (LAD M Dave Roberts; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 120 (STL M Mike Matheny; QOC = Y).
Ejection 119 (STL C Yadier Molina; QOC = Y).
Ejection 118 (STL P Seth Maness; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 063 (TEX SS Elvis Andrus; QOC = N). *First Career MLB Ejection*

Ejection History: 1 (2014), 3 (2015), 7 (2016), 2 (2017), 3 (2018), 1 (2019).

UEFL History: Pat Hoberg

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2018, 2020
Division Series: 2019
Championship Series: 2020
World Series: -

UEFL Promising Umpire of Year: 2019

Notes: Hired prior to the 2017 season alongside Hamari, Morales & Torres.
» Called Jake Arrieta's August 30, 2015 no-hitter, as a Minor League call-up umpire.
» Graduated from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (JEAPU) in 2009.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Tripp Gibson

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Tripp Gibson

Umpire Hal "Tripp" Gibson

Name: Hal Harrison Gibson III
Pronunciation Guide: TRIP GIBB-son
Nickname: Tripp
Date of Birth: August 5, 1981
Place of Birth: Mayfield, Kentucky

MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, New York-Penn, South Atlantic, California, Florida State, Eastern, Southern, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: 2013
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 73
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 114 (NYM M Mickey Callaway; QOC = U).
Ejection 113 (NYM 3B Todd Frazier; QOC = U).
Ejection 095 (BAL M Brandon Hyde; QOC = Y).
Ejection 086 (ATL M Brian Snitker; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 165 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y).
Ejection 164 (PIT C Francisco Cervelli; QOC = Y).
Ejection 069 (LAD C Yasmani Grandal; QOC = Y).
Ejection 068 (LAD M Dave Roberts; QOC = Y).
Ejection 067 (LAD LF Matt Kemp; QOC = Y).
Ejection 028 (SF PC Curt Young; QOC = N).

2017 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 133 (TEX M Jeff Banister; QOC = U).
Ejection 124 (SD M Andy Green; QOC = N).
Ejection 036 (CWS PC Don Cooper; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 067 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = N).

2015 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 195 (LAA M Mike Scioscia; QOC = Y).
Ejection 110 (BOS 1B Mike Napoli; QOC = Y).
Ejection 049 (DET M Brad Ausmus; QOC = Y).
Ejection 002 (SD M Bud Black; QOC = Y).
Ejection 001 (SD PH Will Venable; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 092 (OAK 3B Josh Donaldson; QOC = Y). *First Career Ejection*

2013 Ejections: None.
Ejection History: 0 (2013), 1 (2014), 5 (2015), 1 (2016), 3 (2017), 6 (2018), 4 (2019).

UEFL History: Tripp Gibson

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2017, 2018, 2020
Division Series: 2019, 2020
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

UEFL Fill-In of the Year Award: 2014

Notes: Named to the full-time MLB staff in January 2015.
» Alum of the Harry Wendelstedt School and Murray State, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
» Prior to his appointment, served as a substitute teacher during the minor league offseason.
» Worked under the name "Hal Gibson III" as a Minor League umpire & fill-in. Changed to Tripp in 2015.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Will Little

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Will Little.

Umpire Will Little

Name: William Max Little III
Pronunciation Guide: WILL LIT-uhl
Date of Birth: March 2, 1984
Place of Birth: Fall Branch, Tennessee

MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, Appalachian, South Atlantic, Carolina, Southern, International.
MLB Debut: June 24, 2013
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 93
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 181 (PHI 1B Rhys Hoskins; QOC = Y).
Ejection 115 (DET DH Miguel Cabrera; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 9.
Ejection 177 (STL M Mike Shildt; QOC = Y).
Ejection 176 (STL 3B Matt Carpenter; QOC = Y).
Ejection 139 (BOS P Rick Porcello; QOC = Y).
Ejection 138 (BOS SS Xander Bogaerts; QOC = N).
Ejection 102 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 101 (CHC 2B Javier Baez; QOC = Y).
Ejection 093 (KC M Ned Yost; QOC = N).
Ejection 073 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = N).
Ejection 040 (SD SS Freddy Galvis; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 183 (HOU M AJ Hinch; QOC = Y).
Ejection 113 (TOR C Russell Martin; QOC = Y).
Ejection 112 (TOR P Marcus Stroman; QOC = Y).
Ejection 111 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = Y).
Ejection 051 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = N).
Ejection 050 (OAK 2B Jed Lowrie; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 190 (NYM LF Yoenis Cespedes; QOC = Y).
Ejection 189 (PHI M Pete Mackanin; QOC = Y).
Ejection 188 (BAL M Buck Showalter; QOC = Y).
Ejection 187 (BAL 1B Chris Davis; QOC = Y).
Ejection 066 (Rays HC Derek Shelton; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 072 (Mariners M Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 071 (Mariners C Mike Zunino; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 165 (LAD PH Andre Ethier; QOC = U).
Ejection 138 (STL M Mike Matheny; QOC = Y).
Ejection 052 (MIA M Mike Redmond; QOC = Y).
Ejection 037 (LAD M Don Mattingly; QOC = Y).

2013 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 151 (KC M Ned Yost; QOC = Y).
Ejection 121 (DET P Max Scherzer; QOC = Y).
Ejection 084 (BAL 3B Manny Machado; QOC = Y). *First Career Ejection*

Ejection History: 3 (2013), 4 (2014), 2 (2015), 5 (2016), 6 (2017), 9 (2018), 2 (2019).

UEFL History: Will Little

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2016, 2018, 2020
Division Series: 2017, 2019
Championship Series: 2020
World Series: -

Notes: Named to the full-time MLB staff in January 2015.
» Alum of the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring (JEAPU), played baseball at Milligan College.
» Began his umpiring career at Elizabethton Little League; worked the WBC Qualifier in Germany.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mark Ripperger

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mark Ripperger.

Umpire Mark Ripperger

Name: Mark Anthony Ripperger
Pronunciation Guide: MARK RIP-urr-gurr
Date of Birth: August 6, 1980
Place of Birth: Escondido, California

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, Northwest, Midwest, California, Eastern, Hawaii Winter, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: 2010
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 90
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 129 (SF CF Kevin Pillar; QOC = Y).
Ejection 107 (DET M Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 146 (ARI RF Steven Souza, Jr.; QOC = Y).
Ejection 145 (ATL M Brian Snitker; QOC = Y).
Ejection 050 (LAA M Mike Scioscia; QOC = Y).
Ejection 049 (LAA C Martin Maldonado; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 157 (MIL LF Ryan Braun; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 148 (MIA 1BC Perry Hill; QOC = U).
Ejection 070 (ARI M Chip Hale; QOC = Y).
Ejection 016 (TB M Kevin Cash; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 208 (WAS P Jonathan Papelbon; QOC = U).
Ejection 082 (MIN M Paul Molitor; QOC = N).
Ejection 081 (MIN RF Torii Hunter; QOC = N).
Ejection 075 (ARI M Chip Hale; QOC = N).

2014 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 166 (MIL M Ron Roenicke; QOC = Y).
Ejection 145 (STL LF Matt Holliday; QOC = Y).
Ejection 131 (TB M Joe Maddon; QOC = N).
Ejection 091 (PHI M Ryne Sandberg; QOC = U).
Ejection 090 (PHI P Roberto Hernandez; QOC = U).
Ejection 040 (SEA P Felix Hernandez; QOC = N).

2013 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 154 (HOU M Bo Porter; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 178 (COL RF Andrew Brown; QOC = N).

2011 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 156 (BOS M Terry Francona; QOC = Y). *First Career Ejection*

Ejection History: 1 (2011), 1 (2012), 1 (2013), 6 (2014), 4 (2015), 3 (2016), 1 (2017), 4 (2018), 2 (2019).

UEFL History: Mark Ripperger

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2020
Division Series: -
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Named to the full-time MLB staff in January 2015.
» Alum of Harry Wendelstedt & Escondido High School; attended Palomar College & Cal State San Marcos.
» Started umpire career at Escondido Little League at age 16 after breaking his right foot junior year.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Quinn Wolcott

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Quinn Wolcott.

MLB Umpire Quinn Wolcott.

Name: Quinn Wolcott
Pronunciation Guide: KWIN WOHL-cot
Date of Birth: June 17, 1986
Place of Birth: Puyallup, Washington

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, Northwest, Midwest, Carolina, California, Southern, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: 2013
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 81
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: None.
2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 053 (MIL M Craig Counsell; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 173 (DET M Brad Ausmus; QOC = Y).
Ejection 172 (DET C James McCann; QOC = Y).
Ejection 020 (MIL LF Ryan Braun; QOC = N).

2016 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 111 (CIN M Bryan Price; QOC = N).
Ejection 105 (ARI M Chip Hale; QOC = Y).
Ejection 104 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = U).

2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 170 (SEA M Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 162 (KC C Salvador Perez; QOC = Y).
Ejection 030 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 144 (TB M Joe Maddon; QOC = N).
Ejection 098 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = U).
Ejection 073 (BOS C AJ Pierzynski; QOC = Y).
Ejection 069 (MIA BC Rob Leary; QOC = Y). [First Career Ejection]

2013 Ejections: None.
Ejection History: 0 (2013), 4 (2014), 3 (2015), 3 (2016), 3 (2017), 1 (2018), 0 (2019).

UEFL History: Quinn Wolcott

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2013Q
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2016, 2020
Division Series: 2017, 2020
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Hired at age 28 to replace veteran Gary Darling, who had 28 years of service at retirement.
» Officiated the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.
» Graduated from Emerald Ridge High School in 2005, where he played baseball.
» Began his umpiring career at the age of 16 by joining the Puyallup Valley Umpires Association.
» When hired out of Umpire School (JEAPU) in 2006, he became the youngest pro ump at the age of 19.
» Played the euphonium and is a former regional solo contest winner.

UEFL Profile of MiLB Umpire: Jon Byrne

MiLB Umpire Jon Byrne

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MiLB Umpire Jon Byrne.
Name: Jon Byrne
Date of Birth: 1984
Place of Birth: Perth, Australia

MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, Northwest, Midwest, California, Eastern, Australian and International Leagues.
MLB Debut: N/A
Level: AAA
Umpire Uniform Number: 59
Crew Chief: No
2014 Crew: N/A (Minor League Call-Up).

Ejection History: N/A.

UEFL History: Jon Byrne

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: -
Division Series: -
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Will make history as first Australian-born umpire in the Major Leagues upon first regular season game.
» Follows in the footsteps of Brett Robson and Travis Hatch, the first Australian pro umpires in the States.
» Graduated from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring, Class of 2004; began work in 2005.
» Identical twin brother Kyle Byrne also umpired in Minor League Baseball.
» » Kyle once "ejected" Casper Rockies mascot Hobart the Platypus for arguing a fan vs. mascot race loss (Byrne declared a young fan the winner). Director of Fun Matt Warneke suspended Hobart for his antics.
» Western Australian Baseball Umpires' Association's Claxton Shield, 2007-2010.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Lance Barrett

Umpire Lance Barrett

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Lance Barrett.
Name: Lance Cole Barrett
Pronunciation Guide: LANTZ BARE-ette
Date of Birth: October 3, 1984
Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas

MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, Appalachian, South Atlantic, California, Eastern and International Leagues
MLB Debut: October 1, 2010
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 16
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 200 (KC M Ned Yost; QOC = Y).
Ejection 199 (KC LF Alex Gordon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 187 (BAL M Brandon Hyde; QOC = Y-c).
Ejection 085 (CIN HC Turner Ward; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 153 (STL M Mike Shildt; QOC = N).
Ejection 152 (STL DH Matt Carpenter; QOC = N).
Ejection 089 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = Y).
Ejection 088 (NYY P CC Sabathia; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 115 (CWS HC Todd Steverson; QOC = N).
Ejection 098 (TB 2B Tim Beckham; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 128 (CLE DH Mike Napoli; QOC = N).
Ejection 012 (COL LF Ryan Raburn; QOC = N).
Ejection 011 (COL M Walt Weiss; QOC = N).

2015 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 155 (TEX M Jeff Banister; QOC = N).
Ejection 019 (HOU HC Dave Hudgens; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 044 (ATL CF BJ Upton; QOC = N).
Ejection 010 (CLE 2B Jason Kipnis; QOC = Y).

2013 Ejections: 0.
2012 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 139 (CWS M Robin Ventura; QOC = U).
Ejection 138 (CWS C AJ Pierzynski; QOC = U).
Ejection 128 (STL 3BC Jose Oquendo; QOC = N).
Ejection 012 (SD M Bud Black; QOC = Y).
Ejection 007 (CWS PC Don Cooper; QOC = N) [First Career Ejection].

Ejection History: 0 (2010), 0 (2011), 5 (2012), 0 (2013), 2 (2014), 2 (2015), 3 (2016), 2 (2017), 4 (2018), 4 (2019).

UEFL History: Lance Barrett

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2019, 2020
Division Series: 2020
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Minor League umpire from 2003 through hire prior to the 2014 season (212 MLB games at hire).
» Promoted to MLB staff in 2014 in wake of baseball's expanded instant replay program.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Chris Conroy

Umpire Chris Conroy

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Chris Conroy.
Name: Christopher Patrick Conroy
Pronunciation Guide: KRIS CON-roy
Date of Birth: July 22, 1974
Place of Birth: North Adams, Massachusetts

MiLB Leagues Worked: New York-Penn, South Atlantic, Carolina, Eastern, Pacific Coast and International Leagues.
MLB Debut: September 29, 2010
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 98
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 120 (PHI M Gabe Kapler; QOC = U).
Ejection 119 (PHI P Hector Neris; QOC = U).
Ejection 097 (WAS PH Gerardo Parra; QOC = N).

2018 Ejections: None.
2017 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 139 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 105 (SF PC Dave Righetti; QOC = N).
Ejection 104 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 171 (TOR 3B Josh Donaldson; QOC = N).
Ejection 085 (PIT CF Andrew McCutchen; QOC = N).

2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 207 (LAA P Hector Santiago; QOC = N).
Ejection 085 (LAA M Mike Scioscia; QOC = N).
Ejection 038 (CIN 1B Joey Votto; QOC = U).

2014 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 016 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y).

2013 Ejections: 1 (100%).
Ejection 023 (TOR BC DeMarlo Hale; QOC = U).

2012 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 022 (ATL M Fredi Gonzalez; QOC = U).

First Career Ejection: 5/14/11; Ejection 037 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y).
Ejection History: 0 (2010), 3 (2011), 1 (2012), 1 (2013), 1 (2014), 3 (2015), 2 (2016), 3 (2017), 0 (2018), 3 (2019).

UEFL History: Chris Conroy

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2015, 2020
Division Series: 2018
Championship Series: 2019, 2020
World Series: -

Notes: Minor League umpire from 2000 through hire on June 14, 2013.
» Promoted to MLB staff in 2013 to replace Brian Runge, terminated due to an alleged drug violation.
» Worked the 2014 MLB Japan All-Star Series.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Cory Blaser

Umpire Cory Blaser

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Cory Blaser.
Name: Cory Steven Blaser
Pronunciation Guide: COREE BLAZE-uhr
Date of Birth: December 8, 1981
Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, Midwest, Carolina, Eastern and Pacific Coast Leagues.
MLB Debut: April 24, 2010
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 89
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: None.
2018 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 163 (MIN 3BC Gene Glynn; QOC = Y).
Ejection 127 (MIL M Craig Counsell; QOC = U).
Ejection 024 (CHC AHC Andy Haines; QOC = U).
Ejection 023 (CHC HC Chili Davis; QOC = U).

2017 Ejections: None.
2016 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 129 (MIA HC Barry Bonds; QOC = N).
Ejection 024 (ATL C AJ Pierzynski; QOC = N).

2015 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 160 (WAS PC Steve McCatty; QOC = Y).
Ejection 086 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = N).

2014 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 127 (ARI M Kirk Gibson; QOC = Y).
Ejection 126 (ARI 3B Martin Prado; QOC = Y).

2013 Ejections: None.
2012 Ejections: None.
2011 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 121 (COL M Jim Tracy; QOC = N).
Ejection 120 (COL C Chris Iannetta; QOC = N).
Ejection 022 (CWS CF Alex Rios; QOC = N).

Ejection History: 1 (2010), 3 (2011), 0 (2012), 0 (2013), 2 (2014), 2 (2015), 2 (2016), 0 (2017), 4 (2018), 0 (2019).

UEFL History: Cory Blaser

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: 2018
Wild Card Game: 2015, 2019, 2020
Division Series: 2016, 2017, 2018
Championship Series: 2019, 2020
World Series: -

UEFL Promising Umpire of the Year: 2017, 2018

Notes: Minor League umpire from 2002 through hire prior to the 2014 season (346 MLB games at hire).
» Promoted to MLB staff in 2014 in wake of baseball's expanded instant replay program.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire David Rackley

Umpire David Rackley

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire David Rackley.
Name: David Ross Rackley
Pronunciation Guide: DAY-vid RACK-lee
Date of Birth: October 11, 1981
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, Northwest, South Atlantic, California, Texas and International Leagues.
MLB Debut: August 13, 2010
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 86
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 184 (LAA M Brad Ausmus; QOC = N).

2018 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 094 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = Y).
Ejection 054 (SEA 1BC Chris Prieto; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 167 (LAA M Mike Scioscia; QOC = Y).
Ejection 086 (WAS M Dusty Baker; QOC = N-C).
Ejection 002 (LAD CF Joc Pederson; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: None.
2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 180 (SD M Pat Murphy; QOC = U).
Ejection 152 (MIA M Dan Jennings; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 005 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = N).

2014 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 128 (CIN M Bryan Price; QOC = Y).
Ejection 125 (LAD RF Yasiel Puig; QOC = N).

2013 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 123 (STL M Mike Matheny; QOC = Y).
Ejection 122 (STL 2B Daniel Descalso; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 140 (HOU SS Marwin Gonzalez; QOC = Y).

Ejection History: 0 (2010), 0 (2011), 1 (2012), 2 (2013), 2 (2014), 3 (2015), 0 (2016), 3 (2017), 2 (2018), 1 (2019).

UEFL History: David Rackley

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020
Division Series: 2020
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Minor League umpire from 2001 through hire prior to the 2014 season (170 MLB games at hire).
» Promoted to MLB staff in 2014 in wake of baseball's expanded instant replay program.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mike Estabrook

Umpire Mike Estabrook

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mike Estabrook.
Name: Michael Joseph Estabrook
Pronunciation Guide: MIKE EST-uh-brook
Date of Birth: July 28, 1976
Place of Birth: Daytona Beach, Florida

MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, Appalachian, South Atlantic, Florida State, Southern and International Leagues.
MLB Debut: May 7, 2006
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 83
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 13.
Ejection 191 (WAS M Dave Martinez; QOC = Y).
Ejection 190 (WAS SS Trea Turner; QOC = Y).
Ejection 180 (TOR 3B Vladimir Guerrero Jr; QOC = Y).
Ejection 154 (BOS P Chris Sale; QOC = N).
Ejection 153 (BOS M Alex Cora; QOC = Y).
Ejection 103 (MIA M Don Mattingly; QOC = Y).
Ejection 102 (MIA SS Miguel Rojas; QOC = Y).
Ejection 066 (MIL 3B Mike Moustakas; QOC = Y).
Ejection 064 (MIL M Craig Counsell; QOC = N).
Ejection 063 (MIL LF Ryan Braun; QOC = Y).
Ejection 046 (TOR DH Justin Smoak; QOC = Y).
Ejection 022 (MIN M Rocco Baldelli; QOC= Y).
Ejection 015 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 025 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = N).

2017 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 158 (TEX CF Carlos Gomez; QOC = N).

2016 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 126 (OAK 3B Danny Valencia; QOC = Y).
Ejection 110 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y).
Ejection 109 (SF 1B Brandon Belt; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 153 (PHI PC Bob McClure; QOC = Y).
Ejection 042 (TB HC Derek Shelton; QOC = Y).
Ejection 041 (TB M Kevin Cash; QOC = Y).
Ejection 003 (MIL 2B Scooter Gennett; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: None.
2013 Ejections: None.
2012 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 166 (KC DH Billy Butler; QOC = Y).
Ejection 157 (TB 1B Carlos Pena; QOC = N).
Ejection 117 (LAA PC Mike Butcher; QOC = Y).

Ejection History: 0 (2006), 0 (2007), 0 (2008), 3 (2009), 2 (2010), 6 (2011), 3 (2012), 0 (2013), 0 (2014), 4 (2015), 3 (2016), 1 (2017), 1 (2018), 13 (2019).

UEFL History: Mike Estabrook

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: -
Wild Card Game: 2015
Division Series: 2020
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Minor League umpire from 1999 through hire prior to the 2014 season (696 MLB games at hire).
» Promoted to MLB staff in 2014 in wake of baseball's expanded instant replay program.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mike Muchlinski

Umpire Mike Muchlinski

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mike Muchlinski.
Name: Michael William Muchlinski
Pronunciation Guide: MIKE Muh-LYNN-Skee
Date of Birth: February 26, 1977
Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona, Northwest, Midwest, Carolina, Eastern and Pacific Coast Leagues.
MLB Debut: April 24, 2006
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 76
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 197 (TEX M Chris Woodward; QOC = Y).
Ejection 110 (ARI M Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 129 (SEA M Scott Servais; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 100 (MIL M Craig Counsell; QOC = N).
Ejection 099 (MIL 3B Travis Shaw; QOC = N).
Ejection 025 (OAK 3B Ryon Healy; QOC = Y).
Ejection 003 (TB CF Kevin Kiermaier; QOC = N).

2016 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 073 (LAD 3B Justin Turner; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 194 (SD CF Melvin Upton, Jr.; QOC = Y).
Ejection 142 (SEA M Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 094 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = N).

2013 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 133 (DET C Brayan Pena; QOC = U).

2012 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 027 (ATL PH Eric Hinske; QOC = N).

Ejection History: 1 (2007), 0 (2008), 1 (2009), 0 (2010), 6 (2011), 1 (2012), 1 (2013), 1 (2014), 2 (2015), 1 (2016), 4 (2017), 1 (2018), 2 (2019).

UEFL History: Mike Muchlinski

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2006
All-Star Game: 2018
Wild Card Game: 2020
Division Series: 2016, 2018
Championship Series: 2019
World Series: -

Notes: Minor League umpire from 1999 through hire prior to the 2014 season (570 MLB games at hire).
» Promoted to MLB staff in 2014 in wake of baseball's expanded instant replay program.
» Officiated the 2019 Opening Series in Japan.