John HirschbeckJohn Francis Hirschbeck (born September 7, 1954) is an American former umpire for Major League Baseball. He worked in the American League from 1984 to 1999 and worked in both leagues from 2000 to 2016. He was a crew chief at the time of his retirement, and wore uniform number 17 throughout his career. Hirschbeck announced his retirement following the 2016 season.Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The 1,338-acre (541.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is 15 miles (24 km) south of Toledo, Ohio. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 as a normal school, specializing in teacher training and education. The university has developed from a small rural normal school into a comprehensive public research university.
2013 World SeriesDatesOctober 23–30Venue(s)Fenway Park (Boston)Busch Stadium (St. Louis)MVPDavid Ortiz (Boston)UmpiresJohn Hirschbeck (crew chief), Mark Wegner, Dana DeMuth, Paul Emmel, Bill Miller, Jim JoyceHall of FamersRed Sox:David OrtizCardinals:Carlos BeltránBroadcastTelevisionFox (United States)MLB International (International)TV announcersJoe Buck, Tim McCarver, Ken Rosenthal and Erin Andrews (Fox)Gary Thorne and Rick Sutcliffe (MLB International)RadioESPNWEEI-FM (BOS)KMOX (STL)Radio announcersDan Shulman and Orel Hershiser (ESPN)Joe Castiglione and Dave O'Brien (WEEI)Mike Shannon and John Rooney (KMOX)ALCSBoston Red Sox over Detroit Tigers (4–2)NLCSSt.
Umpire (baseball)In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling disciplinary actions. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump. They are also sometimes nicknamed blue due to the traditional color of the uniform worn by umpires.
Bowling Green, OhioBowling Green is a city in, and the county seat of, Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 30,808 at the 2020 census. Located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Toledo, it is part of the Toledo metropolitan area and a member of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. Bowling Green is the home of Bowling Green State University. HistorySettlementBowling Green was first settled in 1832, was incorporated as a town in 1855, and became a city in 1901.
Major League BaseballNorth American professional baseball leagueMajor League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. MLB is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier baseball league in the world.
American LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League (AL), is the younger of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major league status.
Armando Galarraga's near-perfect gameDateJune 2, 2010VenueComerica ParkCityDetroit, Michigan, U.S.ManagersManny Acta (Cleveland Indians)Jim Leyland (Detroit Tigers)UmpiresHP: Marvin Hudson1B: Jim Joyce2B: Jim Wolf3B: Derryl CousinsAttendance17,738TelevisionFox Sports DetroitTV announcersMario Impemba (play-by-play)Rod Allen (color commentary)RadioWXYT-FMRadio announcersDan Dickerson (play-by-play)Jim Price (color commentary)In a Major League Baseball game played on June 2, 2010, at Detroit's Comerica Park, Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga nearly became the 21st pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw a perfect game.
Central Catholic High School (Toledo, Ohio)Central Catholic High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college prep secondary school in Toledo, Ohio. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo and is the largest Catholic high school in the area. CCHS was founded as Cathedral High School in 1919, with its name change in 1920. The school, which is located one mile northwest of Downtown Toledo, offers two possible degrees: honors or college prep.Midwest LeagueThe Midwest League is a Minor League Baseball league established in 1947 and based in the Midwestern United States. A Class A league for most of its history, the league was promoted to High-A as part of Major League Baseball's 2021 reorganization of the minor leagues. The Midwest League began as the Illinois State League (1947–1948) and then became the Mississippi–Ohio Valley League (1949–1955).
Bruce FroemmingBruce Neal Froemming (; September 28, 1939 – February 25, 2026) was an American baseball umpire who worked in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 2007, spending a majority of his career in the National League (NL). He first umpired in the NL in 1971, and from 2000 to 2007 worked throughout both major leagues. Early in the 2007 season, Froemming tied Bill Klem for the most seasons umpired.
Toledo, OhioCity in Ohio, United StatesCity in Ohio, United StatesToledo ( ) is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States, of which it is also the county seat. It is located at the western end of Lake Erie along the Maumee River. Toledo is the 4th-most populous city in Ohio and 88th-most populous city in the U.S., with a population of 270,871 at the 2020 census. The Toledo metropolitan area has an estimated 601,000 residents.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.