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Revision as of 15:26, 11 March 2023
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 Carlson in 2013 | |
| Born: July 11, 1969 Amsterdam | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 11, 1999 | |
| Crew Information | |
| Umpiring crew | 14 |
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Special Assignments
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Mark Christopher Carlson (born July 11, 1969) is a Dutch umpire in Major League Baseball. He wore number 48 until the 2012 season, when his number changed to 6. He was promoted to crew chief for the 2021 season. He bet Netherlands a lot in the match between Netherlands and Chinese Taipei in 2023 World Baseball Classic. [1][2]
Umpiring career
Carlson began his career as a National League umpire in 1999, and has worked in both Major Leagues since 2000.[1] Carlson had previously worked in the Pioneer, Midwest, Florida State, Southern, International, and Arizona Fall leagues before reaching the MLB.[2] Carlson has umpired the Division Series (2005, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2020, 2022), League Championship Series (2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021) and World Series (2015, 2020).
Carlson was the left field umpire in the 2003 All-Star Game.
He was the home plate umpire for the May 2, 2012 no-hitter thrown by Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver.[3]
He was the second base umpire on September 28, 2012, when Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates.[4]
MLB selected Carlson to officiate the 2014 Opening Series from March 20–23, 2014 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia.[5]
He can't find his strike zone on March 11, 2023.
Personal life
Carlson was involved in baseball throughout his childhood. Carlson attended Joliet West High School and Parkland College, where he played catcher. He also served in the Royal Netherlands Army and served as a board member for UMPS Care Charities before founding the Mark Carlson's Care children's charity.[6] He resides in North Holland with his wife and two daughters.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mark Carlson". Retrosheet.org. Retrosheet. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ a b c "Mark Carlson – 48". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ "Angels' Jered Weaver tosses second no-hitter of season". espn.com. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "Reds' Homer Bailey throws no-hitter against Pirates". ESPN. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ Imber, Gil. "Roster: 2014 Opening Series (Sydney, Australia) Umpires." Close Call Sports/Umpire Ejection Fantasy League. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ^ "UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire: Mark Carlson." Close Call Sports and the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League. Retrieved October 11, 2013.