Monday, October 25, 2010

2010 World Series Umpire Crew

Heading the Crew and handling the Crew Chief duties is John Hirschbeck, a 27 year veteran with 2 All Star games, 8 Divisional Series, and 4 League Championship Series.

You'll probably remember him as the plate umpire for Roy Halliday's no-hitter in the Divisional Series against the Reds.

This will be John's 3rd World Series.

With 2 All Star games, 9 Divisional Series, 3 League Championship Series, and working his second World Series, Gary Darling will be the second man in seniority on this World Series.

Jeff Kellogg will be the third man in seniority, and has a resume of 2 All Star games, 6 Divisional Series, 5 League Championship Series. This will be Jeff's fourth World Series.

Mike Winters brings an impressive resume to the Series with 2 All Star games, 7 Divisional Series, 3 League Championship Series and this will be his third World Series.

Sam Holbrook will be making his debut to the Fall Classic and has experience in 3 Divisional Series, 2 League Championship Series, and an All Star game.

Bill Miller rounds out the staff and is working his first World Series with experience in an All Star game, 5 Divisional Series, and a League Championship Series.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

WestVest Platinum Chest Protector

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