Official info
MAJOR LEAGUE SERVICE TIME: 16 Years
CAREER: Joined the Major League staff in 1999...has worked the Division Series (2004, 06, 09-10, 12), the 2008 American League Championship Series, the 2012 World Series, the 2000 All-Star Game in Atlanta and the 2010 Midsummer Classic in Anaheim...attended the Joe Brinkman Umpire School in 1985...previously umpired in the Appalachian League (1985), Midwest League (1986-87), Eastern League (1988-89), Pacific Coast League (1990), American Association (1991), International League, Florida Instructional League (1985-89) and Puerto Rican Winter League (1990-92).
PERSONAL: Born in February 1963 in Ohio...resides in Ohio...married to Joanne...has three children: Joseph, Michael and Elaina...graduated from Austintown Fitch High School...became interested in umpiring after reading an article about it in Sports Illustrated...hobbies include golf, training dogs and going to the gym.
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