Jim Reynolds

77 – Jim Reynolds

Reynolds in 2012
Born (1968-12-22) December 22, 1968
Marlborough, Massachusetts
MLB debut June 4, 1999
Umpiring crew
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Crew members
Career highlights and awards

James Norris Reynolds IV (born December 22, 1968) is a Major League Baseball umpire. He joined the major league staff in 1999 and wears uniform number 77.[1][2]

Early career

Reynolds previously worked in the New York–Penn League (1992), South Atlantic League (1993), California League (1994), Eastern League (1995), Southern League (1996), American Association (1997) and the International League (1998).[3]

Major league career

Reynolds joined the Major League Baseball umpiring staff in 1999 after the Major League Umpires Association mass resignations. He has worked 6 Division Series (2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014), 3 League Championship Series (2010, 2015, and 2016), and the 2014 World Series.[1][4][5][6] He also umpired in the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.[7] He was on the field on May 29, 2010 when Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history.[8]

Personal life

Reynolds is married and graduated from South Catholic High School in Hartford, Connecticut. He played baseball at South Catholic under coach Tom DiFiore. Reynolds attended the University of Connecticut.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Umpires: Jim Reynolds – 77". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
  2. ↑ "Minor league ump's patience has paid off: Reynolds one of 25 hired as replacement". The Victoria Advocate. Associated Press. 1999-08-03. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
  3. ↑ "Two UConn Grads Are Umpires In The LCS". University of Connecticut. 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
  4. ↑ "MLB Announces 2005 Division Series Umpires". WSOC-TV. The Sports Network. 2005-10-03. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
  5. ↑ "MLB announces Division Series umpires" (Press release). Major League Baseball. 2007-10-02. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
  6. ↑ "MLB announces 2008 Division Series umpires" (Press release). Major League Baseball. 2008-09-30. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
  7. ↑ "Montague Named Home Plate Umpire For All-Star Game". KTVU. 2004-06-30. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
  8. ↑ Halladay's perfect game is this season's second ESPN.com. Retrieved 11 June 2012


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