Gerry Davis (umpire)
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Gerald Sidney Davis (born February 22, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. Having worked in the National League from 1982 to 1999, he became a member of the unified umpiring staff for Major League Baseball in 2000. He has been a crew chief since 1999. He has worn uniform number 12 throughout his career.
He began umpiring in the minor leagues in 1976, working his way up to the American Association before being promoted to the majors in 1982.
He has officiated in 12 postseasons, including the World Series in 1996, 1999 and 2004; the League Championship Series in 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2005; and the Division Series in 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006. He also umpired the All-Star Game in 1989, 1997 and 2002, calling balls and strikes for the last game. Davis was the second base umpire for the perfect game pitched by Randy Johnson on May 18, 2004.
Davis owns a company, Gerry Davis Sports, which specializes in umpiring equipment and clothing. His name has also been attached to a particular type of stance used by some umpires behind the plate.
For the 2006 season, Davis's crew comprises Brian Gorman, Bill Miller, and Eric Cooper.
