Chad Fairchild
| Chad Fairchild | |
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.jpg) Fairchild in 2017 | |
| Born: December 30, 1970 Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 30, 2004 | |
| Crew Information | |
| Umpiring crew | 10 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Special Assignments
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Chadwick Jarrett Fairchild (born December 30, 1970) is an American umpire in Major League Baseball. He wore number 75 until the 2014 season, when he changed to number 4 (formerly worn by Tim Tschida).[1][2] He has worked in one All-Star Game (2013) and six Division Series (2011, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022). In 2017, he worked the ALCS between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees and was the plate umpire for Game 1.
Career
Fairchild has worked in both major leagues since umpiring his first game on September 30, 2004.
Fairchild was listed by The Hardball Times as having one of the smallest strike zones in the 2011 season.[4]
Personal life
Fairchild is a native of Wakeman, Ohio.[5] Fairchild lives in Florida, and has one son.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Chad Fairchild". Retrosheet.org. Retrosheet. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
- ^ a b c "Chad Fairchild – 75". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
- ^ "Four new MLB umpires appointed". MILB.com. April 5, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Weinstock, Josh (January 11, 2012). "Which umpire has the largest strike zone?". Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ^ "Umpires: Roster". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
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