Paul Schrieber
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Paul Warren Schrieber is an umpire
in Major League Baseball
. His major league career began in 1998; he had previously umpired in the Northwest League
(1990), California League
(1991–92), Florida State League
(1993), and the Southern League
(1994–95).
He worked the 2000 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
and the 1999-2001 Division Series
.
Schrieber's crew in 2006 included Dana DeMuth
(Crew Chief), Jim Joyce
, and Doug Eddings
.
His 2009 crew included Joe West, Ed Rapuano
, and Paul Nauert
.
In his first major league game, he held an empty seat for his mother, who died from breast cancer
.
and Canada Junior College (where he received his degree), and played baseball throughout.
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...
. His major league career began in 1998; he had previously umpired in the Northwest League
Northwest League
The Northwest League of Professional Baseball is a Class A-Short Season minor baseball league. The league is the descendant of the Western International League which ran as a class B league from 1937-1951 and class A from 1952-1954...
(1990), California League
California League
The California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
(1991–92), Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
(1993), and the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
(1994–95).
He worked the 2000 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers...
and the 1999-2001 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:...
.
Schrieber's crew in 2006 included Dana DeMuth
Dana DeMuth
Dana Andrew DeMuth is an umpire in Major League Baseball.DeMuth advanced through the minor leagues to the Triple-A Pacific Coast League before joining the NL staff in 1985. His major league career began in 1985; he umpired in the National League until the umpiring staffs from the American and...
(Crew Chief), Jim Joyce
Jim Joyce
James A. "Jim" Joyce III is a Major League Baseball umpire who has worked in the American League from 1987 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He wears uniform number 66...
, and Doug Eddings
Doug Eddings
Douglas Leon Eddings is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He came to public attention with a controversial call during Game Two of the 2005 American League Championship Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Eddings started umpiring Little League games at 14,...
.
His 2009 crew included Joe West, 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...
, and Paul Nauert
Paul Nauert
Paul Edward Nauert is an umpire in Major League Baseball.Nauert previously worked the Appalachian League , the Midwest League , the Florida Instructional League , the Southern League , and the International League .He umpired his first National League game on May 19, 1995, and became part of...
.
In his first major league game, he held an empty seat for his mother, who died from breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
.
Personal life
He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife, Allison (née Kersey), and two sons, Jack and Kevin. Attended Portland State UniversityPortland State University
Portland State University is a public state urban university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, including undergraduate and graduate students. It is also the only public university in...
and Canada Junior College (where he received his degree), and played baseball throughout.