Daniel James Reyburn (born October 13, 1976) is an American
Major League Baseball umpire. He wore uniform number 70 when he first came up to MLB, then changed to number 17 starting with the 2018 season, two years after the retirement of
John Hirschbeck, who previously wore #17.
Early life and education
Reyburn played center field for the
Hope College Flying Dutchmen and graduated in December 1999 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. In January 2000, he enrolled at the umpire school in Florida and graduated after five weeks of training.
Umpiring career
Reyburn has been an umpire in the
Midwest League (2002),
Florida State League
The Florida State League (FSL) is a Minor League Baseball league based in the state of Florida. Having been classified at various levels throughout its existence, it operated at Class A-Advanced from 1990 until its demotion to Single-A following ...
(2003),
Eastern League (2004–2005) and
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a Minor League Baseball league that operates in the Western United States. Along with the International League, it is one of two leagues playing at the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A level, which is one grade bel ...
(2006–2009). He has served as an MLB call-up umpire in and . He worked the
Taiwan qualifier of the
2013 World Baseball Classic
The 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was an international professional baseball competition, held from March 2 to March 19, 2013. This was the third iteration of the WBC, following the two previous tournaments, held in 2006 and 2009.
Unlike ...
in November 2012.
Roster: World Baseball Classic Qualifiers 3 & 4
" ''Close Call Sports and the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League''. November 17, 2012.
Reyburn was umpiring in the Dominican League in 2009-2010 when he became the center of media attention on January 16. He ejected Licey Tigers
Tigres del Licey (English: Licey Tigers) is a professional baseball team in the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). The team was founded in 1907 and based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It is one of two LIDOM franchises based in ...
catcher Ronny Paulino
Ronny Leonel Paulino (born April 21, 1981) is a Dominican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles.
Career
Pittsburgh Pirate ...
for arguing balls and strikes, then was attacked by Licey manager José Offerman. Offerman had to be removed by the police and was banned for 3 years from the Dominican League for the assault.
See also
* List of Major League Baseball umpires
References
External links
MLB.com
1976 births
Living people
Players of American football from Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sportspeople from Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hope College alumni
Hope Flying Dutchmen baseball players
Hope Flying Dutchmen football players
Major League Baseball umpires
Baseball players from Grand Rapids, Michigan
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