Mark Wegner
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Mark Patrick Wegner is an umpire
in Major League Baseball
who is in Crew B, where Dale Scott
is the crew chief. Also in Crew B are Jerry Meals
and Dan Iassogna
. He has worked in the National League
in 1998-1999, and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He has umpired in the Division Series
in 2003
, 2004
and 2005
; the 2007 National League Championship Series
; and the 2008 All-Star Game
. Wegner wears uniform number 47.
Wegner is known for his charity work, being involved in church activities and BLUE for kids, an charity founded by fellow MLB umpires Mike DiMuro and Marvin Hudson.
At 5 feet, 8 inches, Wegner (along with Jerry Meals
, who is also 5'8) is the shortest umpire in Major League Baseball.
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 is in Crew B, where Dale Scott
Dale Scott
Dale Allan Scott is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He worked in the American League from 1986 to 1999, and has officiated in both leagues since 2000, becoming a crew chief in 2001...
is the crew chief. Also in Crew B are Jerry Meals
Jerry Meals
Gerald William "Jerry" Meals is a Major League Baseball umpire.Meals was part of the National League umpire crew from 1992 to 1999, and has worked throughout both major leagues since 2000. He worked in the 2008 NLCS between Philadelphia and Los Angeles and at the 2002 MLB All-Star Game in Milwaukee...
and Dan Iassogna
Dan Iassogna
Daniel Ralph Iassogna is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He joined the major league staff in and wears uniform number 58....
. He 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 1998-1999, and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He has umpired in the 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:...
in 2003
2003 National League Division Series
-San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins:-Game 1, September 30:Turner Field in Atlanta, GeorgiaIn Game 1, Kerry Wood faced Russ Ortiz. Both pitchers were on their game and in the bottom of the third the Braves struck first when Marcus Giles homered to make it 1–0 Braves. The score remained 1–0...
, 2004
2004 American League Division Series
-Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox:-Game 1, October 5:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkPitching dominated in Game 1 as Mike Mussina faced Johan Santana. The Twins got on the board first when Shannon Stewart singled home Michael Cuddyer. Then in the sixth, Jacque Jones hit a solo home run to make...
and 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...
; the 2007 National League Championship Series
2007 National League Championship Series
-Game 1:Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Chase Field in Phoenix, ArizonaThe Rockies took a 1–0 series lead behind a strong innings from starter Jeff Francis. Arizona scored first on a first-inning RBI double by Eric Byrnes, but lost the lead two innings later when Colorado right fielder Brad Hawpe...
; and the 2008 All-Star Game
2008 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 79th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was played at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York, home of the New York Yankees, on...
. Wegner wears uniform number 47.
Wegner is known for his charity work, being involved in church activities and BLUE for kids, an charity founded by fellow MLB umpires Mike DiMuro and Marvin Hudson.
At 5 feet, 8 inches, Wegner (along with Jerry Meals
Jerry Meals
Gerald William "Jerry" Meals is a Major League Baseball umpire.Meals was part of the National League umpire crew from 1992 to 1999, and has worked throughout both major leagues since 2000. He worked in the 2008 NLCS between Philadelphia and Los Angeles and at the 2002 MLB All-Star Game in Milwaukee...
, who is also 5'8) is the shortest umpire in Major League Baseball.