Paul Warren Schrieber (June 30, 1966 – November 12, 2020) was an American professional baseball umpire, who worked in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2015. His first game was on June 6, 1997. He wore uniform number 43. He umpired the MLB All-Star Game in 2000 and 2015 and the Division Series in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2014.
Paul Schrieber | |
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 Schrieber in 2011 | |
| Born | June 30, 1966 |
| Died | November 12, 2020 (aged 54) |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1997–1999 (NL), 2000–2015 (MLB) |
| Employer(s) | National League, Major League Baseball |
Career
editPrior to his major league promotion, Schrieber umpired in the Northwest League (1990), California League (1991–92), Florida State League (1993), and the Southern League (1994–95). In his first major league game, he held an empty seat for his mother, who died from breast cancer.[1]
According to a report in The Hardball Times, Schrieber had one of the smallest strike zones during the 2011 season.[2]
Personal life
editHe resided in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has two sons, Jack and Kevin. Schrieber was a second-generation professional umpire; his father umpired as high as Class AAA.[1]
Schrieber graduated from Canada Junior College and attended Portland State University.[1] Schrieber was a catcher on the baseball team at Portland State.[3] Schrieber died in November 2020.[4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c Major league profile
- ^ Weinstock, Josh (January 11, 2012). "Which umpire has the largest strike zone?". The Hardball Times. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
- ^ Hines, Michael (July 12, 2007). "Blues with the clues". Eugene Register-Guard. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ Imber, Gil. "Retired MLB Umpire Paul Schrieber Dies at 54". Retrieved November 13, 2020.