Gary Cederstrom
| Gary Cederstrom | |
|---|---|
 Cederstrom in 2011. | |
| Born |
October 4, 1955 Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Occupation | MLB umpire |
| Height | 6' 3" |
| Weight | 250 lb. |
Gary L. Cederstrom (born October 4, 1955) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the American League from 1989 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He has worn number 38 throughout his career, and was promoted to crew chief for the 2008 season.
Career
He has umpired in two World Series (2005 and 2011), as well as in the 2003 All-Star Game and in four American League Championship Series: (2001, 2006, 2007, 2012). He has also officiated in five Division Series (2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2011).
Notable games
Cederstrom was the third base umpire when Rickey Henderson stole third to break Lou Brock's career record.[1]
He was the first base umpire when Eddie Murray collected his 3000th hit.[2] He was also the third base umpire when Derek Jeter got his 2,721st career hit to tie Lou Gehrig for most hits as a Yankee.[3] He was at second base when Jeter got his 3,000 career hit.[4]
Cederstrom was at third base for Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza's no hitter against the Detroit Tigers on July 26, 2010.[5] Cederstrom was behind the plate on June 1, 2012, when Johan Santana threw a no-hitter against St. Louis.[6]
He was the home plate umpire for Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.[7]
He was chosen as one of the umpires for the one-game Wild Card playoff between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals on October 5, 2012.[8]
Personal
Cederstrom's hometown is Minot, ND. He received a B.S. in Education from Minot State College, where he lettered in baseball.
See also
References
- ↑ Goldblatt, Andrew. Major League Umpires' Performance, 2007-2010: A Comprehensive Statistical Review Retrieved 15 June 2012
- ↑ Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins June 30, 1995 Box Score Baseball Almanac.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012
- ↑ Jeter ties hits mark as Yanks beat reeling Rays ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012
- ↑ Derek Jeter homers for No. 3,000, singles in winning run for Yankees ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012
- ↑ Garza throws first no-hitter in Rays' history ESPN.com. Retrieved 27 July 2012
- ↑ Boxscore: St. Louis vs. NY Mets - June 1, 2012 MLB.com. Retrieved 1 June 2012
- ↑ Cardinals force stunned Rangers to 7 as David Freese's HR caps wild rally ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012
- ↑ Umpires for Wild Card Games, Division Series announced Darling, Kellogg Will Serve As Crew Chiefs for Wild Card Games; Davis, DeMuth, Gorman and West Assigned to Lead Division Series Crews. MLB.com. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
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