World Baseball Classic Ejections: Brian Gorman (1 - 8)

HP Umpire Brian Gorman ejected Mexico P Arnold Leon, Canada LF Rene Tosoni and Mexico Manager Rick Renteria for throwing at and fighting in the top of the 9th inning of the Canada-Mexico game. *Following the game, Gorman reported additional ejections (see below).* With none out and none on and a 9-3 lead, Canada batter Chris Robinson bunted a first pitch fastball from Leon for an infield single. In an apparent retaliation, Leon attempted, unsuccessfully, to hit  subsequent batter Tosoni, missing with two inside fastballs.

WBC Fight erupts between Mexico & Canada @Beisbolpuro.

Following the ball two pitch, Gorman issued warnings to both teams. The third pitch of the at bat, another inside fastball, hit Tosoni in the back, resulting in a bench clearing brawl. During the fracas, a Team Canada coach was struck by a projectile thrown from the spectator area by a fan; the fan was escorted out of the seating area by Chase Field security and local police (Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies). At the time of the ejections, Canada was leading 9-3. Canada ultimately won the contest, 10-3.

These are Brian Gorman (9)'s first eight ejections of the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
These are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th ejections of the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
*These eight ejections are an International Baseball and WBC record.
Rest of crew: 1B: Kwang-Nam Na (South Korea), 2B: Brian Knight (USA), 3B: Michael Ulloa (Spain)

*Following the game, crew chief and UIC Brian Gorman (USA/MLB) reported the following ejections:
1) Mexico pitcher Arnold Leon;
2) Mexico Manager Rick Renteria [warnings previously issued; Rule 8.02(d)];
3) Mexico pitcher Alfredo Aceves;
4) Mexico center fielder Eduardo Arredondo;
5) Mexico pitcher Oliver Perez; for a total of five Mexico players and coaches.
6) Canada left fielder Rene Tosoni;
7) Canada pitcher Jay Johnson;
8) Canada second baseman Pete Orr; for a total of three Canada players and eight overall ejections.

Wrap: Canada vs. Mexico (WBC), 3/9/13
Video: Bean ball sparks massive melee during Canada's rout of Mexico in WBC's Pool D in Phoenix (MLBN)
Video: After warnings, Leon drills Tosoni, Luis Cruz throws a punch and the bout is on (ESPN Deportes)
Video: Following Robinson's lead off bunt, Mexio 3B Cruz gestures, interpreted by MLBN as a "hit him" signal

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Brian Knight

Umpire Brian Knight

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Brian Knight.
Name: Brian Michael Knight
Pronunciation Guide: BRY-uhn NIGHT
Date of Birth: October 2, 1974
Place of Birth: Helena, Montana

MiLB Leagues Worked: Pioneer, Midwest, Florida State, Southern, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: 2001
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 91
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 179 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = Y).
Ejection 051 (KC M Ned Yost; QOC = Y).
Ejection 050 (KC C Martin Maldonado; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 059 (BOS P Chris Sale; QOC = Y).
Ejection 047 (SEA M Scott Servais; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 0.
2016 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 097 (ARI M Chip Hale; QOC = N).
Ejection 037 (PIT PC Ray Searage; QOC = Y).
Ejection 032 (WAS RF Bryce Harper; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 165 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = Y).
Ejection 164 (OAK CF Sam Fuld; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 146 (LAD CF Matt Kemp; QOC = Y).
Ejection 107 (KC 3B Mike Moustakas; QOC = N-C).

2013 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 118 (BOS RF Shane Victorino; QOC = U).
Ejection 054 (LAD M Don Mattingly; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 048 (OAK BC Chip Hale; QOC = Y).
Ejection 009 (TB M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 170 (DET M Jim Leyland; QOC = Y).
Ejection 111 (SEA M Eric Wedge; QOC = N).
Ejection 105 (MIL M Ron Roenicke; QOC = N).
Ejection 104 (MIL BC Jerry Narron; QOC = N).
Ejection 083 (SD M Bud Black; QOC = N).
Ejection 023 (DET M Jim Leyland; QOC = Y).

Ejection History: 1 (2005), 0 (2006), 1 (2007), 2 (2008), 3 (2009), 0 (2010), 4 (2011), 6 (2012), 4 (2013), 2 (2014), 2 (2015), 3 (2016), 0 (2017), 2 (2018), 3 (2019).

UEFL History: Brian Knight

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2006, 2013
All-Star Game: 2012
Wild Card Game: 2013, 2020
Division Series: 2014, 2015, 2016
Championship Series: -
World Series: -

Notes: Attended William Jewel College (MO).
» Hobbies include golf, playing the guitar and Kansas City Chiefs football.
» Inducted into Helena Sports Hall of Fame in July 2017.

Roster: 2013 World Baseball Classic Umpires

The 2013 World Baseball Classic umpires who have and will appear on the field during the tournament represent 12 countries. Each pool has a standard of six umpires assigned (USA venues may use more):

First Round's Pool A (Fukuoka, Japan) [* Indicates Umpire Selected to 2nd Round in Tokyo]
Gerry Davis (USA)*
Chris Guccione (USA)*
Poong-Ki Kim (South Korea)
Alfonso Marquez (USA/Mexico)*
Carlos Rey (Puerto Rico)*
Felix Tejada (Dominican Republic)*

First Round's Pool B (Taichung, Taiwan) [* Indicates Umpire Selected to 2nd Round in Tokyo]

Trevor Grieve (Canada, far right) also worked WBC Qualifier 1 in
Jupiter, Florida. Pictured, from L-to-R, are Quinn Wolcott (USA/PCL),
Sean Barber (USA/IL) and Jairo Mendoza (Nicaragua). [Baseball CA]

Lance Barksdale (USA)
Paul Emmel (USA)
Greg Gibson (USA)
Trevor Grieve (Canada)* [Also worked Qualifier 1]
Kenjiro Mori (Japan)
Cesar Valdes (Cuba) [Also worked Qualifier 3]

First Round's Pool C (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
Dan Bellino (USA)
Eric Cooper (USA)
Jair Fernandez (Mexico) [Also worked Qualifier 3]
Ed Hickox (USA)
Paul Hyham (Australia)
Jesus Miller (Mexico)

First Round's Pool D (Phoenix, Arizona)
Brian Gorman (USA)
Brian Knight (USA)
Miguel Hernandez (Venezuela)
Kwang-Nam Na (South Korea)
Jim Reynolds (USA)
Todd Tichenor (USA) [Worked just one game of Pool D]
Michael Ulloa (Spain) [Also worked Qualifier 2]

Second Round's Pool 2 (Miami, Florida)
Angel Hernandez (USA/Cuba)
Marvin Hudson (USA)
Edgar Estivison (Panama)
Paul Hyham (Australia)
Katsumi Manabe (Japan)
Mark Wegner (USA)

Championship Round (San Francisco, California)
Ted Barrett (USA)
Wally Bell (USA)
Edgar Estivision (Panama) [From Pool 2]
Trevor Grieve (Canada) [From Qualifier 1, Pool B and Pool 1]
Paul Hyham (Australia) [From Pool C and Pool 2]
Bill Miller (USA)
Remaining International Umpires To Be Determined.

Instant Replay Debuts at World Baseball Classic

Instant replay made its historical debut at the World Baseball Classic on Friday when umpires at Phoenix, Arizona's Chase Field consulted the technology to review and uphold a home run call. With two out and one on in the top of the 3rd inning of the Mexico-USA game, Mexico batter Adrian Gonzalez hit a 2-1 knuckleball from USA pitcher R.A. Dickey to deep right center field, where it hit to the right of the yellow boundary line, signifying a home run. Initially ruled a home run by 1B Umpire Brian Gorman, the play was reviewed and upheld by the crew chief (Gorman). Joining Gorman in consulting replay were HP Umpire Todd Tichenor and 2B Umpire Miguel Hernandez (Venezuela). 3B Umpire Michael Ulloa (Spain) remained on the field, pursuant to replay directive. At the time of the review, Mexico was leading 4-2. Mexico ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

Wrap: Mexico at United States of America (WBC), 3/8/13

Video: Gonzalez drills a fly that hits to the right of the yellow boundary in fair, dead ball territory (MLBN)

In an unrelated story, Major League Baseball is reportedly monitoring the World Baseball Classic (albeit in Miami) to determine the suitability of extensive instant replay expansion. In February, MLB Executive VP of Baseball Operations Joe Torre admitted that the 2013 baseball season will open without expanded replay, even though both the players' and umpires' unions have approved instant replay up to and including fair/foul and trap/catch calls. To date, instant replay has retained its 2008 restrictions and may only be used in the event of boundary calls where the possibility of a home run exists.

2012-13 TFFL: Day 120, Technical Fouls 782 - 788

2012-13 TFFL: Day 120 (12 Games, 7 Technicals)

782: #24 Mike Callahan, #18 Matt Boland, #65 Sean Wright. Thunder's Perkins; 2nd, 1:20.
The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 116-94.

783: #14 Ed Malloy, #35 Kane Fitzgerald, #68 Marat Kogut. Pacers' George; 1st, 8:53 (double-784).
784: #14 Ed Malloy, #35 Kane Fitzgerald, #68 Marat Kogut. Magic's Afflalo; 1st, 8:53 (double-783).
785: #14 Ed Malloy, #35 Kane Fitzgerald, #68 Marat Kogut. Pacers' Stephenson; 2nd, 2:55.
786: #14 Ed Malloy, #35 Kane Fitzgerald, #68 Marat Kogut. Magic's Nelson; 3rd, 0:29.1.
787: #14 Ed Malloy, #35 Kane Fitzgerald, #68 Marat Kogut. Pacers' Hansbrough, T.; 4th, 5:22.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Orlando Magic, 115-86.

788: #9 Derrick Stafford, #59 Gary Zielinski, #52 Scott Twardoski. Wizards' Wittman; 3rd, 9:21.
The Brooklyn Nets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 95-78.

2012-13 TFFL Standings

1. (169 pts) Bino.

2. (163 pts) Boredcravens.

3. (146 pts) Eagle_12.
4. (144 pts) pamarlowe.
5. (143 pts) Drjjulius, cyclone14, flap0703.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Tim McClelland

Umpire Tim McClelland

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Tim McClelland.
Name: Timothy Reid McClelland
Pronunciation Guide: TIM Muck-LELL-end

Date of Birth: December 12, 1951

Place of Birth: Jackson, Michigan

MiLB Leagues Worked: Florida State, Florida Instructional, Southern, American Association.

MLB Debut: 1981 (AL)
MLB Finale: 2014 (MLB) [33 Years of Service]

Level: MLB [Retired]

Umpire Uniform Number: 36

Crew Chief: Yes

2014 Ejections: 0 (Disabled List).
2013 Ejections: 0.

2012 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 063 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = Y).
Ejection 059 (TEX C Yorvit Torrealba; QOC = Y).

Ejections, Career: 77
First Ejection: July 24, 1983
Final Ejection: June 9, 2012 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Ejection History: 3 (2000), 2 (2001), 3 (2002), 2 (2004), 3 (2005), 1 (2006), 4 (2007), 3 (2008), 2 (2009), 1 (2010), 1 (2011), 2 (2012), 0 (2013), 0 (2014).

UEFL History: Tim McClelland

Postseason and Special Events History

World Baseball Classic: -

All-Star Game: 1986, 1998, 2003

Wild Card Game: -

Division Series: 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006

Championship Series: 1988, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009

World Series: 1993, 2000, 2002, 2006

Notes: Received a Bachelor's in Recreation and Youth Leadership from Michigan State University (1974).
» Received a Master's degree in Intramural Administration from Michigan State University (1975).
» Former semi-pro baseball player and intramural sports official at Michigan State.
» Hobbies include golf.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Wally Bell

Umpire Wally Bell

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Wally Bell.
Name: Wallace Robert "Wally" Bell
Pronunciation Guide: WALL-ee BELL
Date of Birth: January 10, 1965
Place of Birth: Ravenna, Ohio

Date of Death: October 14, 2013 (age 48)

MiLB Leagues Worked: New York-Penn, South Atlantic, Carolina, Southern, Dominican Republic, Triple-A Alliance, International.
MLB Debut: 1992 (NL)
MLB Finale: 2013 (MLB) [21 years of service]
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 35
Crew Chief: No

2013 Ejections: 2.
Ejections 068, 069 (SF P Kontos, M Bochy; QOC = U).

2012 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 137 (MIN M Ron Gardenhire; QOC = U).
Ejection 136 (MIN P Scott Diamond; QOC = U).

Ejections, Career: 44
First Ejection: 5/11/1994 (Fernando Vina)
Final Ejection: 6/11/2013 (Bruce Bochy, George Kontos)
Ejection History: 5 (1994), 1 (1995), 3 (1996), 4 (1997), 4 (1998), 2 (1999), 2 (2000), 2 (2001), 5 (2002), 1 (2003), 2 (2004), 0 (2005), 2 (2006), 1 (2007), 4 (2008), 1 (2009), 0 (2010), 1 (2011), 2 (2012), 2 (2013).

UEFL History: Wally Bell

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2013
All-Star Game: 1997, 2000, 2013
Wild Card Game: -
Division Series: 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2012, 2013
Championship Series: 2000, 2001, 2005, 2010
World Series: 2006, (2013; UEFL Honorary Assignment)

UEFL Honorable Umpire of the Year: 2013

Notes: Involved with charity work for the American Heart Association after open heart surgery in 1999.
» Hobbies included golf and fishing. Survived by teenaged son Jason Patrick, daughter Lindsey Jane.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Sam Holbrook

Umpire Sam Holbrook

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Sam Holbrook.
Name: Samuel Woodford Holbrook
Pronunciation Guide: SAM HOLE-brook
Date of Birth: July 7, 1965
Place of Birth: Morehead, Kentucky

MiLB Leagues Worked: Appalachian, Midwest, Carolina, Texas, Eastern, International.
MLB Debut: 1996 (AL)
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 34
Crew Chief: Yes

2019 Ejections: 3.
Ejection P1 (WAS M Dave Martinez; QOC = Y).
Ejection 216 (SEA M Scott Servais; QOC = Y).
Ejection 128 (ARI CF Ketel Marte; QOC = N).

2018 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 133 (WAS PH Mark Reynolds; QOC = N).
Ejection 056 (TEX M Jeff Banister; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 7.
Ejection 160 (BOS PC Carl Willis; QOC = N).
Ejection 094 (COL M Bud Black; QOC = Y).
Ejection 093 (COL CF Charlie Blackmon; QOC = Y).
Ejection 078 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = Y).
Ejection 077 (CWS 3B Todd Frazier; QOC = Y).
Ejection 023 (BAL CF Adam Jones; QOC = N).
Ejection 022 (BAL P Kevin Gausman; QOC = U).

2016 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 114 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y).
Ejection 099 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 8.
Ejection 181 (HOU LF Colby Rasmus; QOC = N).
Ejection 112 (DET M Brad Ausmus; QOC = Y).
Ejection 025 (CWS P Jeff Samardzija; QOC = U).
Ejection 024 (CWS P Chris Sale; QOC = U).
Ejection 023 (KC CF Lorenzo Cain; QOC = U).
Ejection 022 (KC P Edinson Volquez; QOC = U).
Ejection 021 (KC P Yordano Ventura; QOC = U).
Ejection 008 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: None (Bereavement).
2013 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 108 (TOR DH Jose Bautista; QOC = N).
Ejection 010 (ATL CF B.J. Upton; QOC = Y).
Ejections 003-006 (SD LF Carlos Quentin, LAD P Zack Greinke, 3B Jerry Hairston, CF Matt Kemp; QOC = U).

2012 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 107 (DET C Gerald Laird; QOC = N).
Ejection 085 (MIL M Ron Roenicke; QOC = Y).
Ejection 084 (MIL P Zack Greinke; QOC = Y).
Ejection 024 (LAA M Mike Scioscia; QOC = Y).
Ejection 016 (TOR SS Omar Vizquel; QOC = Y).

Ejection History: 3 (2005), 11 (2006), 5 (2007), 3 (2008), 1 (2009), 3 (2010), 4 (2011), 5 (2012), 6 (2013), 0 (2014), 8 (2015), 2 (2016), 7 (2017), 2 (2018), 3 (2019).

UEFL History: Sam Holbrook

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: 2004, 2016-r
Wild Card Game: 2012
Division Series: 2005, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019
Championship Series: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012
World Series: 2010, 2016, 2019

UEFL Noteworthy Umpire of the Year Award: 2016

Notes: Received Bachelor's and Masters Degrees from Eastern Kentucky University, where he played baseball.
» Charitable endeavors include Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
» Founded the fishing lure business Cabin Creek Popeye Jigs/Company with several friends.
» Hobbies include fishing, hunting and golf.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mike Winters

Umpire Mike Winters

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Mike Winters.
Name: Michael John Winters
Pronuciation Guide: MIKE WINN-turrs
Date of Birth: November 19, 1958
Place of Birth: Oceanside, California

MiLB Leagues Worked: Northwest, California, Texas, Pacific Coast.
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 33
Crew Chief: Yes

MLB Debut: July 9, 1988 (NL)

Final Game: August 4, 2019 (MLB)

2019 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 076 (NYM M Mickey Callaway; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 026 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 3 (1 Regular + 2 Postseason).
Ejection P-3 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = N-C).
Ejection P-2 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 041 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 156 (LAA M Mike Scioscia; QOC = N).
Ejection 141 (WAS RF Bryce Harper; QOC = Y).
Ejection 115 (ATL C AJ Pierzynski; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 048 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 191 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y).
Ejection 189 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = N).
Ejection 188 (SF P Jake Peavy; QOC = U).
Ejection 061 (LAD C AJ Ellis; QOC = Y).
Ejection 060 (LAD M Don Mattingly; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 137 (MIA M Mike Redmond; QOC = Y).

2013 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 102 (WAS M Davey Johnson; QOC = Y).
Ejection 044 (PHI 3B Kevin Frandsen; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 100 (CHC M Dale Sveum; QOC = N).

Ejection History: 1 (2005), 1 (2006), 7 (2007), 5 (2008), 0 (2009), 1 (2010), 1 (2011), 1 (2012), 2 (2013), 1 (2014), 5 (2015), 4 (2016), 3 (2017), 1 (2018), 1 (2019).

Ejections, Career: 108.

First Ejection: 6/17/89 (Tommy Lasorda).

Final Ejection: 6/8/19 (Mickey Callaway).

UEFL History: Mike Winters

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: 1995, 2007, 2010, 2016
Wild Card Game: 2012, 2016, 2017
Division Series: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
Championship Series: 1997, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2017
World Series: 2002, 2006, 2010, 2015

UEFL Ejection of the Year: 2014

Notes: Graduated from San Diego Mesa College; attended San Diego State University.
» Officiated the 2014 MLB Japan All-Star Series.
» Completed the New York City Marathon (2007).
» Hobbies include golf and skiing.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Dana DeMuth

Umpire Dana DeMuth

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Dana DeMuth
Name: Dana Andrew DeMuth
Pronunciation Guide: DAY-nuh deh-MUHTH
Date of Birth: May 30, 1956
Place of Birth: Fremont, Ohio

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona Instructional, California, Texas, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: June 3, 1983 (PHI@SD)
Final Game: July 13, 2019 (ATL@SD) [Injury]
Level: MLB-Retired
Umpire Uniform Number: 32
Crew Chief: Yes

2019 Ejections: None.
2018 Ejections: None.
2017 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 147 (NYY BC Rob Thomson; QOC = U).
Ejection 146 (NYY P Dellin Betances; QOC = U).
Ejection 145 (NYY C Austin Romine; QOC = U).

2016 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 059 (HOU LF Colby Rasmus; QOC = N).

2015 Ejections: None.
2014 Ejections: None.
2013 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 152 (CWS M Robin Ventura; QOC = Y [C]).
Ejection 101 (CHC M Dale Sveum; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: None.
Ejection History: 2 (2005), 1 (2006), 2 (2007), 1 (2008), 0 (2009), 2 (2010), 3 (2011), 0 (2012), 2 (2013), 0 (2014), 0 (2015), 1 (2016), 3 (2017), 0 (2018), 0 (2019).
Ejections, Career: 50.
First Ejection: 7/25/85 (Jim Frey).
Final Ejection: 8/24/17 (Multiple people during Yankees-Tigers brawls).

UEFL History: Dana DeMuth

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2009
All-Star Game: 1990, 2001, 2009
Wild Card Game: -
Division Series: 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017
Championship Series: 1991, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2007
World Series: 1993, 1998, 2001, 2009, 2013

Notes: -.
» Retired pursuant to terms of 2020-era MLBUA-MLB agreement.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Rob Drake

Umpire Rob Drake

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Rob Drake.
Name: Robert Paul Drake
Pronunciation Guide: ROBB DRAYK
Date of Birth: May 24, 1969
Place of Birth: Indiana, Pennsylvania

MiLB Leagues Worked: Northwest, Midwest, Eastern, California, Pacific Coast.
MLB Debut: 1999 (NL)
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 30
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 112 (STL M Mike Shildt; QOC = Y).
Ejection 003 (ATL P Shane Carle; QOC = U).

2018 Ejections: None.
2017 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 125 (HOU RF Josh Reddick; QOC =Y).

2016 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 005 (DET LF Justin Upton; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 109 (HOU P Brett Oberholtzer; QOC = U).
Ejection 044 (WAS M Matt Williams; QOC = Y).
Ejection 043 (WAS RF Bryce Harper; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 195 (NYY BC Tony Pena; QOC = U).
Ejection 194 (NYY P David Phelps; QOC = U).
Ejection 193 (NYY M Joe Girardi; QOC = U).

2013 Ejections: None.
2012 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 119 (TB M Joe Maddon; QOC = N).
Ejection 020 (PHI M Charlie Manuel; QOC = N).

Ejection History: 5 (2005), 2 (2006), 1 (2007), 4 (2008), 1 (2009), 5 (2010), 9 (2011), 2 (2012), 0 (2013), 3 (2014), 3 (2015), 1 (2016), 1 (2017), 0 (2018), 2 (2019).

UEFL History: Rob Drake

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2006
All-Star Game: 2013
Wild Card Game: 2012, 2013, 2020
Division Series: 2010, 2014
Championship Series: 2012, 2013, 2015
World Series: -

UEFL Honorable Umpire of the Year Award: 2016
UEFL Most Disappointing Season Award: 2019

Notes: Former administrator of TheUmpireLife.com, a glimpse at Drake's journey though pro ball.
» TheUmpireLife was removed as Drake's promotion to the full-time MLB staff became a serious possibility.
» Drew controversy through a 2019 tweet expressing his desire to arm himself for "cival war"

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Jim Wolf

Umpire Jim Wolf

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Jim Wolf.
Name: James Michael Wolf
Pronunciation Guide: JIM WULF

Date of Birth: July 24, 1969

Place of Birth: West Hills, California

MiLB Leagues Worked: Arizona Rookie, South Atlantic, California, Texas, Pacific Coast.

MLB Debut: 1999 (NL)

Level: MLB

Umpire Uniform Number: 28

Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: None.
2018 Ejections: None.
2017 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 074 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = Y).
Ejection 743 (CWS SS Tim Anderson; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: None.
2015 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 145 (TOR BC DeMarlo Hale; QOC = U).
Ejection 144 (TOR P Aaron Sanchez; QOC = U).
Ejection 143 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = U).

2014 Ejections: None.
2013 Ejections: None.

2012 Ejections: None.

Ejection History: 4 (2005), 1 (2006), 1 (2007), 1 (2008), 1 (2009), 2 (2010), 1 (2011), 0 (2012), 0 (2013), 0 (2014), 3 (2015), 0 (2016), 2 (2017), 0 (2018), 0 (2019).

UEFL History: Jim Wolf

Postseason and Special Events History

World Baseball Classic: -

All-Star Game: 2010

Wild Card Game: 2016, 2018

Division Series: 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2019

Championship Series: 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018

World Series: 2015, 2019

UEFL Umpire of the Year: 2019
UEFL Noteworthy Umpire of the Year: 2011

Notes: Graduated from El Camino Real High School.
» First big league game featured the Phillies and his brother, MLB pitcher Randy Wolf, was in the dugout.
» Hobbies include golfing.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Larry Vanover

Umpire Larry Vanover

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Larry Vanover.
Name: Larry Wayne Vanover
Pronunciation Guide: LAIR-ee VAN-over

Date of Birth: August 22, 1955

Place of Birth: Owensboro, Kentucky

MiLB Leagues Worked: South Atlantic, Midwest, Southern, American Association, Pacific Coast, International, Venezuelan.

MLB Debut: 1991 (NL)

Level: MLB

Umpire Uniform Number: 27

Crew Chief: Yes

2019 Ejections: 9.
Ejection 151 (PIT C Francisco Cervelli; QOC = U).
Ejection 150 (PIT P Kyle Crick; QOC = U).
Ejection 149 (PIT P Chris Archer; QOC = U).
Ejection 148 (CIN RF Yasiel Puig; QOC = U).
Ejection 147 (CIN P Amir Garrett; QOC = U).
Ejection 146 (PIT P Trevor Williams; QOC = U).
Ejection 145 (CIN BC Freddie Benavides; QOC = U).
Ejection 144 (CIN P Jared Hughes; QOC = U).
Ejection 143 (CIN M David Bell; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 166 (OAK M Bob Melvin; QOC = N).
Ejection 099 (NYM HC Pat Roessler; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 130 (CIN C Devin Mesoraco; QOC = Y).
Ejection 122 (KC M Ned Yost; QOC = Y).
Ejection 008 (TB M Kevin Cash; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 092 (ATL C Tyler Flowers; QOC = U).
Ejection 058 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = U).
Ejection 057 (PIT P Arquimedes Caminero; QOC = U).

2015 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 108 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = N).
Ejection 094 (BOS M John Farrell QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 060 (Rays SS Yunel Escobar; QOC = U).
Ejection 059 (BOS LF Jonny Gomes; QOC = U).
Ejection 058 (Rays DH Sean Rodriguez; QOC = U).

2013 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 117 (BAL M Buck Showalter; QOC = N).
Ejection 053 (ATL M Fredi Gonzalez; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 149 (CHC M Dale Sveum; QOC = Y).
Ejection 112 (ARI CF Chris Young; QOC = Y).
Ejection 002 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = Y).

Ejection History: 3 (2005), 1 (2006), 5 (2007), 3 (2008), 5 (2009), 3 (2010), 0 (2011), 3 (2012), 2 (2013), 3 (2014), 2 (2015), 3 (2016), 3 (2017), 2 (2018), 9 (2019).

UEFL History: Larry Vanover

Postseason and Special Events History

World Baseball Classic: 2009

All-Star Game: 1999, 2013

Wild Card Game: 2020

Division Series: 2006, 2013, 2016

Championship Series: 2003, 2007, 2011

World Series: 2016

Notes: Served as acting crew chief in 2014 due to injuries to permanent MLB crew chief umpires.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Fieldin Culbreth

Umpire Fieldin Culbreth

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Fieldin Culbreth
Name: Fieldin Henry Culbreth III
Pronunciation Guide: FEELD-inn KULL-breth
Nickname: Cubby
Date of Birth: March 16, 1963
Place of Birth: Spartanburgh, South Carolina

MiLB Leagues Worked: Gulf Coast, South Atlantic, Southern, Pacific Coast, International.
MLB Debut: 1993 (AL)
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 25
Crew Chief: Yes

2019 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 060 (DET M Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y).

2018 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 168 (SD M Andy Green; QOC = Y).
Ejection 107 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = N).
Ejection 106 (CWS PC Don Cooper; QOC = N).

2017 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 085 (CIN M Bryan Price; QOC = Y).
Ejection 060 (DET M Brad Ausmus; QOC = Y).
Ejection 057 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = Y-C).

2016 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 123 (CLE PC Mickey Callaway; QOC = N-C).
Ejection 122 (CLE M Terry Francona; QOC = N-C).
Ejection 069 (BAL 3B Manny Machado; QOC = U).
Ejection 068 (KC P Yordano Ventura; QOC = U).

2015 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 159 (MIL M Craig Counsell; QOC = U).
Ejection 105 (SD M Pat Murphy; QOC = Y).

2014 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 151 (CWS M Robin Ventura; QOC = Y).
Ejection 014 (PIT RF Travis Snider; QOC = U).
Ejection 013 (MIL BC Jerry Narron; QOC = U).
Ejection 012 (MIL CF Carlos Gomez; QOC = U).
Ejection 009 (CHC PC Chris Bosio; QOC = Y).

2013 Ejections: None.
2012 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 132 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = Y).

Ejection History: 3 (2005), 2 (2006), 0 (2007), 2 (2008), 0 (2009), 2 (2010), 0 (2011), 1 (2012), 0 (2013), 5 (2014), 2 (2015), 4 (2016), 3 (2017), 3 (2018), 1 (2019).

UEFL History: Fieldin Culbreth

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: -
All-Star Game: 2006
Wild Card Game: 2019
Division Series: 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018
Championship Series: 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2019
World Series: 2008, 2012, 2018

Notes: Majored in psychology at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
» Former pitcher and right fielder, Sunbelt All-Conference Team.
» Works with UMPS CARE charities.
» Hobbies include fishing and golf.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Jerry Layne

Umpire Jerry Layne

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Jerry Layne.
Name: Jerry Blake Layne
Pronunciation Guide: JERR-ee LAYN

Date of Birth: September 28, 1958

Place of Birth: Pikeville, Kentucky

MiLB Leagues Worked: Appalachian, Florida State, Southern, Pacific Coast.

MLB Debut: 1989 (NL)

Level: MLB

Umpire Uniform Number: 24

Crew Chief: Yes

2019 Ejections: None.
2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 004 (ATL M Brian Snitker; QOC = U).

2017 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 169 (NYM M Terry Collins; QOC = Y).
Ejection 096 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y).

2016 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 175 (MIL M Craig Counsell; QOC = U).
Ejection 018 (MIN C John Ryan Murphy; QOC = N).

2015 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 096 (COL M Walt Weiss; QOC = U).

2014 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 097 (PIT M Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y).
Ejection 050 (OAK P Scott Kazmir; QOC = N).
Ejection 042 (NYY M Joe Girardi; QOC = N).

2013 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 147 (CWS BC Mark Parent; QOC = U).
Ejection 141 (Mets M Terry Collins; QOC = U).
Ejection 140 (Mets 2B Daniel Murphy; QOC = U).
Ejection 110 (Angels M Mike Scioscia; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 153 (Nationals P Michael Gonzalez; QOC = U).
Ejection 152 (Cubs P Manuel Corpas; QOC = U).
Ejection 151 (Cubs C Steve Clevenger; QOC = U).
Ejection 150 (Cubs BC Jamie Quirk; QOC = U).
Ejection 118 (SF M Bruce Bochy; QOC = N).

Ejection History: 1 (2005), 2 (2006), 5 (2007), 0 (2008), 2 (2009), 2 (2010), 4 (2011), 5 (2012), 4 (2013), 5 (2014), 1 (2015), 2 (2016), 2 (2017), 1 (2018), 0 (2019).

UEFL History: Jerry Layne

Postseason and Special Events History

World Baseball Classic: -

All-Star Game: 1994, 2001, 2011

Wild Card Game: 2012

Division Series: 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018

Championship Series: 1997, 1999, 2006, 2009, 2012

World Series: 2005, 2011

UEFL Ejection of the Year: 2013

Notes: Graduated from Elgin High School in Marion, Ohio.
» Charitable endeavors include working with disabled American veterans.
» Hobbies include fishing and outdoor activities.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Lance Barksdale

Umpire Lance Barksdale

Presenting the UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Lance Barksdale.
Name: Robert Lance Barksdale
Pronunciation Guide: LANTZ BARKS-dail
Date of Birth: March 8, 1967
Place of Birth: Brookhaven, Mississippi

MiLB Leagues Worked: Appalachian, South Atlantic, Florida State, Florida Instructional, Southern, Pacific Coast, International.
MLB Debut: 2000
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 23
Crew Chief: No

2019 Ejections: None.
2018 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 080 (DET M Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 137 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = Y).
Ejection 106 (CHC 3B Kris Bryant; QOC = N).

2016 Ejections: None.
2015 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 093 (PHI P Justin De Fratus; QOC = U).

2014 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 045 (SEA M Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y).

2013 Ejections: 1.
Ejection 149 (CHC M Dale Sveum; QOC = N).

2012 Ejections: None.
Ejection History: 3 (2005), 1 (2006), 4 (2007), 3 (2008), 3 (2009), 2 (2010), 1 (2011), 0 (2012), 1 (2013), 1 (2014), 1 (2015), 0 (2016), 2 (2017), 1 (2018), 0 (2019).

UEFL History: Lance Barksdale

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2009, 2013
All-Star Game: 2012
Wild Card Game: 2013, 2017, 2020
Division Series: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Championship Series: 2017, 2020
World Series: 2019

Notes: Regularly participates in UMPS CARE Charities events, such as visiting children's hospitals.
» Hobbies include playing sports and coaching his kids.

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Joe West

Umpire Joe West

UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Joe West.
Name: Joseph Henry West
Pronunciation Guide: JOE WEST
Nicknames: Cowboy Joe, Country Joe, Singing Umpire
Date of Birth: October 31, 1952
Place of Birth: Asheville, North Carolina

MiLB Leagues Worked: Carolina, Southern, American Association.
MLB Debut: 1976 (NL)
Level: MLB
Umpire Uniform Number: 22
Crew Chief: Yes

2019 Ejections: 7.
Ejection 213 (NYY M Aaron Boone; QOC = Y).
Ejection 111 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = U).
Ejection 101 (PHI M Gabe Kapler; QOC = U).
Ejection 028 (KC BC Dale Sveum; QOC = U).
Ejection 027 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = U).
Ejection 026 (CWS SS Tim Anderson; QOC = U).
Ejection 025 (KC P Brad Keller; QOC = U).

2018 Ejections: 5.
Ejection 175 (LAD LF Joc Pederson; QOC = Y).
Ejection 174 (CWS M Rick Renteria; QOC = Y).
Ejection 173 (CWS SS Tim Anderson; QOC = Y).
Ejection 085 (TEX LF Ryan Rua; QOC = Y).
Ejection 062 (SD M Andy Green; QOC = Y).

2017 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 155 (HOU M AJ Hinch; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 070 (TEX M Jeff Banister; QOC = Y-C).

2016 Ejections: 6.
Ejection 170 (TEX M Jeff Banister; QOC = Y).
Ejection 159 (CHC M Joe Maddon; QOC = U).
Ejection 152 (CLE M Terry Francona; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 116 (SF LF Angel Pagan; QOC = N).
Ejection 056 (TOR M John Gibbons; QOC = U-C).
Ejection 039 (BOS LF Brock Holt; QOC = Y).

2015 Ejections: 8.
Ejection 185 (NYM HC Kevin Long; QOC = N).
Ejection 158 (CWS M Robin Ventura; QOC = Y).
Ejection 148 (CIN CF Marlon Byrd; QOC = U).
Ejection 147 (CIN 1B Joey Votto; QOC = U).
Ejection 146 (PIT 1B Sean Rodriguez; QOC = U).
Ejection 070 (STL M Mike Matheny; QOC = N).
Ejection 069 (STL LF Matt Holliday; QOC = N).
Ejection 004 (CIN M Bryan Price; QOC = Y-C).

2014 Ejections: 3.
Ejection 189 (PHI P Jonathan Papelbon; QOC = U).
Ejection 039 (MIN M Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 011 (NYY P Cesar Cabral; QOC = U).

2013 Ejections: 4.
Ejection 167 (TEX P Matt Garza; QOC = Y-C).
Ejection 153 (NYY P Joba Chamberlain; QOC = N).
Ejection 055 (CHC M Dale Sveum; QOC = N-C).
Ejection 042 (MIN M Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y).

2012 Ejections: 2.
Ejection 108 (DET M Jim Leyland; QOC = U).
Ejection 013 (NYY M Joe Girardi; QOC = Y).

Ejection History: 0 (2005), 10 (2006), 8 (2007), 6 (2008), 4 (2009), 9 (2010), 7 (2011), 2 (2012), 4 (2013), 3 (2014), 8 (2015), 6 (2016), 2 (2017), 5 (2018), 7 (2019).

UEFL History: Joe West

Postseason and Special Events History
World Baseball Classic: 2009
All-Star Game: 1987, 2005
Wild Card Game: 2013, 2014, 2020
Division Series: 1995, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016
Championship Series: 1981, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1996, 2003, 2004, 2013, 2014, 2018
World Series: 1992, 1997, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016

UEFL Ejection of the Year: 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018

Notes: West is a former Elon College/University QB, throwing for 4337 yards and 35 TDs and is a member of the Elon Sports Hall of Fame (1986, inducted with NC State Basketball Coach Kay Yow).
» Member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
» At age 23, one of the youngest umpires to work an MLB game. At age 28, youngest to work an NLCS.
» Designed & patented Wilson's "West Vest" chest protector, approved by MLB for use by its umpires.
» Founder of majorleagueumpires.com; regular Pebble Beach "World Series of Golf" participant.
» Elected President of the World Umpires Association in 2009, served through rebrand to MLBUA.
» Also a professional singer/songwriter in the genre of country music (Blue Cowboy).
» Suspended three games in 2017 for unsportsmanlike comments about a player.
» Suspended one game in 2014 for improper physical contact with a player during an ejection.