Alfonso Márquez
Encyclopedia
Alfonso Márquez is an umpire
in Major League Baseball
who has worked in the National League
in 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000.
(2006
, 2011
), two Championship Series (2003
, 2008 American League Championship Series
), and five Division Series
(2001
, 2002
, 2005
, 2006
, 2011
), as well as the 2006 All-Star Game
. The first Mexican-born umpire in major league history, he resides in Gilbert, Arizona
. Márquez wears the uniform number 72.
For the 2009 season, Márquez was assigned to Randy Marsh's Crew P along with Mike Winters
and Lance Barksdale.
For the 2011 season, Márquez is assigned to a crew with Ed Rapuano
, Brian O'Nora
, and Ed Hickox
.
manager John Farrell
and Jon Rauch
. After a single from Philadelphia Phillies
2B Chase Utley scored on a single from CF Shane Victorino
; however, it appeared that Rauch was angered previous to the play, relating to Márquez's strike zone, as it was apparent that Utley did appear to be safe. After the game, Rauch was quoted as saying: "First thing I told the umpire is its a shame he doesn't have an ERA because those runs are his."
This ejection
gained notoriety because of the size of Rauch and his anger towards Márquez. Rauch, being 6'11" and weighing well over 250 pounds forced him to be restrained by catcher J.P. Arencibia, Farrell, and Assistant Coach Brian Butterfield
, and in the process, having his jersey ripped off.
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 the disciplinary actions. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who has worked in the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
in 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000.
MLB career
He has officiated two World SeriesWorld Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
(2006
2006 World Series
The 2006 World Series, the 102nd edition of Major League Baseball's championship series, began on October 21 and ended on October 27, and matched the American League champion Detroit Tigers against the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals won the Series in five games, taking...
, 2011
2011 World Series
The 2011 World Series was the 107th edition of Major League Baseball's championship series. The best-of-seven playoff was played between the American League champion Texas Rangers and the National League champion St...
), two Championship Series (2003
2003 American League Championship Series
-Game 1:Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkBacked by three home runs, Tim Wakefield shut the Bombers down in Game 1.-Game 2:Thursday, October 9, 2003 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York...
, 2008 American League Championship Series
2008 American League Championship Series
-Game 1:Friday, October 10, 2008 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FloridaBoston won a pitcher's duel on a sac fly by Jed Lowrie in the fifth and an RBI double by Kevin Youkilis in the eighth. Starter Daisuke Matsuzaka was nearly unhittable in Game 1 of the 2008 ALCS. He held the Rays hitless...
), and five Division Series
Division Series
In baseball, the Division Series is the official name for the first round of the Major League Baseball playoffs. Currently, a total of four series are played in this opening round, two each for both the American League and the National League.-1981 season:...
(2001
2001 National League Division Series
-Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals:-Houston vs. Atlanta:The Atlanta Braves won their tenth straight division title, despite having the worst record among playoff teams. With that record, 2001 was also the Braves' worst season since 1990, when they had the worst record in baseball...
, 2002
2002 American League Division Series
-Oakland Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins:-Game 1, October 1:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkThe game went back and forth with the Angels taking a 5–4 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning. Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia brought in Scott Schoeneweis to pitch to Jason Giambi, who tied the game...
, 2005
2005 American League Division Series
-Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. New York Yankees:†: Game was postponed due to rain on October 8-Game 1, October 4:U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois...
, 2006
2006 American League Division Series
-Game 1, October 3:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkA five-run third inning by the Yankees put the game out of reach for the Tigers. Bobby Abreu doubled to score Johnny Damon and Derek Jeter . Gary Sheffield then singled in Abreu, and Jason Giambi launched a two-run home run for a commanding 5–0...
, 2011
2011 National League Division Series
The 2011 National League Division Series were two best-of-five playoffs comprising the opening round of the Major League Baseball postseason, played to determine the participating teams in the 2011 National League Championship Series. Three divisional winners and a fourth team—a wild card—played...
), as well as the 2006 All-Star Game
2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 77th playing of the midseason exhibition baseball game between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 11, 2006 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh,...
. The first Mexican-born umpire in major league history, he resides in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona
-Demographics:As of July 1, 2009, Maricopa Association of Governments, Census 2000. United States Census Bureau. there were 217,521 people, 74,147 housing units, and 3.01 persons per household....
. Márquez wears the uniform number 72.
Minor leagues
While a minor league umpire, Márquez served as an instructor at the Brinkman/Froemming Umpire School.For the 2009 season, Márquez was assigned to Randy Marsh's Crew P along with Mike Winters
Mike Winters
Michael John Winters is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1988 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He umpired in the minor leagues from 1982 to 1989 before joining the NL's regular staff in 1990...
and Lance Barksdale.
For the 2011 season, Márquez is assigned to a crew with Ed Rapuano
Ed Rapuano
Edward Stephen Rapuano, Jr. is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1990 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He has officiated in the World Series in 2001 and 2003, as well as the All-Star game in 1995 and 2008...
, Brian O'Nora
Brian O'Nora
Brian Keith O'Nora is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He joined the major league staff in , after previously umpiring for the American League from to and wears uniform number 7....
, and Ed Hickox
Ed Hickox
Edward J. Hickox was an American basketball coach and administrator. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he coached the basketball team of Springfield College from 1926 to 1941, was a chairman of the National Basketball Rules Committee from 1945 to 1948, served on the Board of Directors of the Basketball...
.
Controversy
On July 2nd, 2011, Márquez ejected both Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
manager John Farrell
John Farrell
Jonn Farrell may refer to:*John Farrell , Mayor of Peterborough 1974/75*John Farrell , Irish Victoria Cross winner*John Farrell , United States skater...
and Jon Rauch
Jon Rauch
Jon Erich Rauch is a right-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. At 6' 11" , he is the tallest player in Major League Baseball history. He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist.-Early years:...
. After a single from Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
2B Chase Utley scored on a single from CF Shane Victorino
Shane Victorino
Shane Patrick Victorino is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed.-Career:...
; however, it appeared that Rauch was angered previous to the play, relating to Márquez's strike zone, as it was apparent that Utley did appear to be safe. After the game, Rauch was quoted as saying: "First thing I told the umpire is its a shame he doesn't have an ERA because those runs are his."
This ejection
Ejection
Ejection may refer to the following:* Ejection seat, safety device typically used to escape an aircraft in-flight.* Ejection , the act of officially removing someone from a game....
gained notoriety because of the size of Rauch and his anger towards Márquez. Rauch, being 6'11" and weighing well over 250 pounds forced him to be restrained by catcher J.P. Arencibia, Farrell, and Assistant Coach Brian Butterfield
Brian Butterfield
Brian James Butterfield is the current third base coach and infield instructor for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team....
, and in the process, having his jersey ripped off.