Chad Fairchild
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Sandusky, Ohio | December 30, 1970
MLB debut | September 30, 2004 |
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Chadwick Jarrett "Chad" Fairchild (born December 30, 1970) is an 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 three Division Series (2011, 2012, 2015).
Career
Fairchild has worked in both major leagues since umpiring his first game on September 30, 2004.[1] He has umpired professionally since 1997, having worked in the Gulf Coast League, New York–Penn League, South Atlantic League, Florida State League, Southern League and International League before reaching the majors.[2] He also officiated in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
Fairchild was listed by The Hardball Times as having one of the smallest strike zones in the 2011 season.[3]
Personal
Fairchild lives in Florida, and has one son.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Chad Fairchild". Retrosheet.org. Retrosheet. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
- 1 2 3 "Chad Fairchild – 75". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
- ↑ Weinstock, Josh (January 11, 2012). "Which umpire has the largest strike zone?". Retrieved 23 June 2012.