Tim Tschida
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Timothy Joseph Tschida (born May 4, 1960 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He joined the American League's full-time staff in 1986, and has worked in both major leagues since 2000.
Prior to pursuing professional umpiring, he attended St. Thomas University. His professional umpiring career began after he attented the Joe Brinkman Umpire School in 1981. He was elevated to the AL for the 1986 season. In 2000, the American and National Leagues combined umpiring staffs. He has worn uniform number 4 throughout his career.
He has worked in 7 postseasons, including the World Series in 1998 and 2002; the League Championship Series in 1993, 1999, 2000, and 2001; and the Division Series in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2006. He worked the All-Star Game in 1992 and 2002. He was also the third base umpire for Kenny Rogers' perfect game on July 28, 1994.
In the offseason, Tschida is involved in charity work including Meals on Wheels and other Catholic charities.
For the 2006 season, Tschida has been assigned to Rick Reed's crew along with Ted Barrett and Laz Díaz.
