Paul Emmel
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Paul Lewis Emmel is an umpire
in Major League Baseball
. Emmel is a graduate of Central Michigan University
with a B.A. in finance (1991).
Prior to reaching the major leagues in 1999, Emmel worked in the New York-Penn League (1992-1993), South Atlantic League
(1994), California League
(1995), Florida State League
(1996), Eastern League
(1996-1997), and International League
(1998).
Since 1999, he has worked in the National League
and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He wears #50 on his uniform.
Emmel has umpired the All-Star Game
(2002); three Division Series
(2002
, 2003
, 2006
); and the 2007 American League Championship Series
.
Emmel's officiating crew for the 2007 season included Ron Kulpa
, Dale Scott
, and Dan Iassogna
.
During the 2010 NLDS between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves, Emmel blew a crucial call at second base, as revealed on replay, which lead to the only run scored in a 1-0 victory for the Giants. Emmel made numerous other questionable calls during the series, leading to much criticism of his umpiring ability.
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...
. Emmel is a graduate of Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant in the U.S. state of Michigan...
with a B.A. in finance (1991).
Prior to reaching the major leagues in 1999, Emmel worked in the New York-Penn League (1992-1993), South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
(1994), 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...
(1995), 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...
(1996), Eastern League
Eastern League (U.S. baseball)
The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio since 1989. The Eastern League has played at the AA level since 1963. The league was founded in 1923 as the New York-Pennsylvania League...
(1996-1997), and International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
(1998).
Since 1999, 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...
and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He wears #50 on his uniform.
Emmel has umpired the 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...
(2002); three 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:...
(2002
2002 National League Division Series
-Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals:-Atlanta vs. San Francisco:The Atlanta Braves had won their eleventh straight division title. The San Francisco Giants were making their third appearance in the postseason since 1997...
, 2003
2003 American League Division Series
-Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox:-Game 1, September 30:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York-Game 2, October 2:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York-Game 3, October 4:Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota-Game 4, October 5:...
, 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...
); and the 2007 American League Championship Series
2007 American League Championship Series
-Game 1:Friday, October 12, 2007 at Fenway Park in Boston, MassachusettsIn Game 1, the Cleveland Indians took the lead when Travis Hafner hit a home run to deep right field in the first inning against Josh Beckett. Beckett retired the next ten batters in a row, finishing by striking out seven while...
.
Emmel's officiating crew for the 2007 season included Ron Kulpa
Ron Kulpa
Ronald Clarence Kulpa is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He wears uniform number 46.Prior to pursuing professional umpiring, Kulpa attended Missouri Baptist College. His professional umpiring career began in 1992 and he advanced to the Pacific Coast League in 1998...
, 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...
, 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....
.
During the 2010 NLDS between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves, Emmel blew a crucial call at second base, as revealed on replay, which lead to the only run scored in a 1-0 victory for the Giants. Emmel made numerous other questionable calls during the series, leading to much criticism of his umpiring ability.