Chad Fairchild

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Chad Fairchild
Fairchild in 2017
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Umpire
Born: (1970-12-30) December 30, 1970 (age 55)
Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
MLB debut
September 30, 2004
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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]

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 has worked in one All-Star Game (2013), eight Division Series (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024), two Championship Series (2017, 2019), and two World Series (2018, 2024)

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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