Dana DeMuth
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Dana Andrew DeMuth (born May 30, 1956 in Fremont, Ohio) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. His major league career began in 1985; he umpired in the National League until the umpiring staffs from the American and National Leagues merged in 2000. He has been a crew chief since 1999.
DeMuth advanced through the minor leagues to the Triple-A Pacific Coast League before joining the NL staff in 1985.
He has worked in 11 post seasons, including the World Series in 1993, 1998, and 2001; the League Championship Series in 1991, 1995, 2000 and 2002; and the Division Series in 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2001. He also umpired in the All-Star Game in 1990 and 2001, working behind the plate for the second contest.
DeMuth's crew in 2006 includes Jim Joyce, Paul Schrieber, and Doug Eddings.