James Norris Reynolds IV (born December 22, 1968) is an American Major League Baseball umpire. He joined the major league staff in 1999 and wears uniform number 77. Reynolds was promoted to crew chief for the 2020 season.[1][2]
Jim Reynolds | |
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Born: (1968-12-22) December 22, 1968 (age 53) Marlborough, Massachusetts | |
MLB debut | |
June 4, 1999 | |
Crew Information | |
Umpiring crew | 11 |
Crew members |
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Career highlights and awards | |
Special Assignments
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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]
Reynolds joined the Major League Baseball umpiring staff in 1999 after the Major League Umpires Association mass resignations. He has worked 7 Division Series (2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2018), 5 League Championship Series (2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) and 2 World Series (2014, 2018).[1][4][5][6] He also umpired in the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.[7] He was the second base umpire on May 29, 2010, when Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history.[8]
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] He has three sisters.[citation needed]
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