Mike DiMuro
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| 16 - Mike DiMuro | |
|---|---|
| MLB debut | |
| 1999 | |
| Umpiring Crew | |
| A | |
| Crew Members | |
| Tim McClelland (Crew Chief) | |
| Larry Vanover | |
| Mike Everitt | |
| Mike DiMuro | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Division Series (2000) and the 2005 All-Star Game at Comerica Park...worked behind the plate for Tom Glavine's 200th victory and Roger Clemens' 250th victory | |
Michael Ryan DiMuro (born October 12, 1967 in Dunkirk, New York) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He currently resides in Colorado, is married and has three children: Megan, Ryan and Michael. DiMuro graduated from the University of San Diego with a B.A. in Communications im 1990. He enjoys swimming, reading and flying various aircraft for personal and charity work.
In 1997, DiMuro became the first American umpire to work in Japanese baseball, officiating in the Central League in an experiment designed to introduce American umpiring standards. However, DiMuro was stunned by the casual acceptance of abuse toward umpires; after he ejected Chunichi Dragons hitter Yasuaki Taiho from a game for arguing balls and strikes, players swarmed him in protest, and Taiho shoved him in the chest. Other than the ejection, there were no penalties assessed to Taiho, and after consulting with officials of both the Central League and the American League, DiMuro resigned and returned to the U.S.[1]
DiMuro co-founded an organization called Blue For Kids with fellow umpire Marvin Hudson in 2004. His father Lou was an American League umpire from 1963 until 1982, when he died of injuries sustained from being hit by a car. His father also wore number 16 during his major league career. Mike's twin brother Ray also worked occasional games as a substitute umpire in the AL from 1996 to 1999.
