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Jim Reynolds

For other people named James Reynolds, see James Reynolds (disambiguation).

Jim Reynolds
Reynolds in 2012
Born: (1968-12-22) December 22, 1968 (age 56)
Marlborough, Massachusetts
MLB debut
June 4, 1999
Last appearance
August 30, 2022
Career highlights and awards
Special Assignments

James Norris Reynolds IV (born December 22, 1968) is a former American Major League Baseball umpire. He joined the major league staff in 1999 and was promoted to crew chief for the 2020 season. Reynolds wore uniform number 77. He retired following the 2022 season.[1][2][3]

Early career

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).[4]

On June 15, 1992, Reynolds was base umpire for the Erie Sailors’ home opener against the Jamestown Expos. This New York–Penn League game was the first in the history of the Miami Marlins organization, who had named the Sailors as their first minor league affiliate. The home plate umpire was Dan Iassogna, who would also later become a full-time MLB umpire.[5][6]

Major league career

Reynolds joined the Major League Baseball umpiring staff in 1999 after the Major League Umpires Association mass resignations. He worked seven Division Series (2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2018), five League Championship Series (2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) and two World Series (2014, 2018).[1][7][8][9] He also umpired in the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.[10]

Reynolds was the third base umpire for Rickey Henderson's 3,000th hit on October 7, 2001; that game was also Tony Gwynn's final MLB game.[11]

Reynolds was the second base umpire on May 29, 2010, when Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history.[12]

Personal life

Reynolds is married and graduated from South Catholic High School in Hartford, Connecticut. He played baseball at South Catholic under coach Tom DiFiore. Reynolds earned a degree in journalism at the University of Connecticut, which he attended with fellow umpire Dan Iassogna.[1][4] He has three sisters.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Umpires: Jim Reynolds – 77". Major League Baseball. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  2. ^ "Minor league ump's patience has paid off: Reynolds one of 25 hired as replacement". The Victoria Advocate. Associated Press. August 3, 1999. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  3. ^ Imber, Lindsay. "Jim Reynolds Retires Following 24 Major League Seasons". Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Two UConn Grads Are Umpires In The LCS". University of Connecticut. October 15, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  5. ^ "1990s | Franchise Timeline | History | Miami Marlins". MLB.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  6. ^ brampete (May 13, 2009). Florida Marlins First Game (Erie, Pa). Event occurs at 5:47. Retrieved December 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "MLB Announces 2005 Division Series Umpires". WSOC-TV. The Sports Network. October 3, 2005. Retrieved April 19, 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "MLB announces Division Series umpires" (Press release). Major League Baseball. October 2, 2007. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  9. ^ "MLB announces 2008 Division Series umpires" (Press release). Major League Baseball. September 30, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  10. ^ "Montague Named Home Plate Umpire For All-Star Game". KTVU. June 30, 2004. Retrieved April 19, 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ Box Score of Rickey Henderson's 3,000th hit BaseballReference.com.
  12. ^ Halladay's perfect game is this season's second ESPN.com. Retrieved June 11, 2012


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