D.J. Reyburn

D.J. Reyburn
Reyburn in 2011.
Born	October 13, 1976 (1976-10-13) (age 35)
Height	5'8" inches
Weight	165lb.

Daniel James "D. J." Reyburn (born October 13, 1976 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a Major League Baseball umpire. Reyburn is known for creating a very small strike zone when he is the home plate umpire. Reyburn was umpiring in the Dominican League in 2009-2010, during the MLB offseason. He is number 70.

Controversy

Reyburn was umpiring in the Dominican League in 2009-2010 when he became the center of media attention on January 16. He ejected Licey Tigers catcher Ronny Paulino for arguing balls and strikes, then was attacked by Licey manager José Offerman. Offerman had to be removed by the police and was banned for life from the Dominican League for the assault.

Past Work

Reyburn has been an umpire in the Midwest League (2002), Florida State League (2003), Eastern League (2004–2005) and Pacific Coast League (2006–2009). He was a MLB call-up umpire in 2008 and 2009.

References

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/D.J._Reyburn http://www.umpireacademy.com/instructorBio.php?i_id=11

External links

• Baseball-Reference (Bullpen)
• MLB.com
• Retrosheet

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Name	Reyburn, D. J.
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Short description	Major League Baseball umpire
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