Chad Fairchild

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Chad Fairchild
Chad Fairchild in 2017 (cropped).jpg
Fairchild in 2017
Born: (1970-12-30) December 30, 1970 (age 53)
Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
MLB debut
September 30, 2004
Career highlights and awards
Special Assignments

Chadwick Jarrett Fairchild (born December 30, 1970) is an American umpire in Major League Baseball. He wore number 75 until the 2014 season, when he changed to number 4 (formerly worn by Tim Tschida). [1] [2] He has worked in one All-Star Game (2013) and seven Division Series (2011, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024). In 2017, he worked the ALCS between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees and was the plate umpire for Game 1.

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Career

Fairchild has worked in both major leagues since umpiring his first game on September 30, 2004. [1] He has umpired professionally since 1997, having worked in the Gulf Coast League, New York–Penn League, South Atlantic League, Florida State League, Southern League and International League before reaching the majors. [2] [3] He also officiated in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

Fairchild was listed by The Hardball Times as having one of the smallest strike zones in the 2011 season. [4]

Personal life

Fairchild is a native of Wakeman, Ohio. [5] Fairchild lives in Florida, and has one son. [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Chad Fairchild – 75". MLB.com . Major League Baseball . Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  3. "Four new MLB umpires appointed". MILB.com. April 5, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  4. Weinstock, Josh (January 11, 2012). "Which umpire has the largest strike zone?" . Retrieved June 23, 2012.
  5. "Umpires: Roster". Major League Baseball. Retrieved October 24, 2018.