Dan Bellino
| Dan Bellino | |
|---|---|
 Bellino in 2011. | |
| Born |
October 10, 1978 Chicago, Illinois |
| Occupation | MLB umpire |
| Height | 6' 2" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
Daniel Anthony Bellino (born October 10, 1978) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He wore number 93 throughout the 2011 season. In 2012, he changed his uniform number to 2. Bellino has umpired Major League Baseball games since the 2008 season, although he was not promoted to the full-time MLB staff until 2011.[1][2] Bellino had previously umpired in the New York-Penn, Midwest, Florida State, Eastern, Pacific Coast and International leagues before working his first major league game between the Orioles and Cubs at Wrigley Field in June, 2008.[2] Bellino has also worked in the Arizona Instructional League, Hawaii Winter League, Arizona Fall League, and Puerto Rico Winter League.
Education
Bellino was a catcher for his high school, Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois. He attended Northern Illinois University and managed the men's basketball team.[3] He holds a law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.[4]
Outside of baseball
Bellino worked for the law firm of Morici, Figioli & Associates and served as an aide for federal judge Charles P. Kocoras before attending umpire school.[4] In 2008, Dan and his father Tony acquired the RE/MAX Superior Properties office in Huntley, Illinois.
Personal
He lives in Illinois with his wife, Katie, and their three sons: Anthony, Grant, and Andrew.[2]
See also
List of Major League Baseball umpires
References
- ↑ "Dan Bellino". Retrosheet.org. Retrosheet. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Dan Bellino – 93". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ↑ Hyman, Mark (16 August 2004). "Behind the plate or approaching the bench, he’s a special case". sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Attorney-turned-Umpire Meets President Obama". alumni.jmls.edu. John Marshall Law School. Retrieved 2011-08-30.