Mark Wegner

Mark Wegner
Wegner on March 7, 2009.

Mark Patrick Wegner (born March 4, 1972 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) 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.

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