Brian Knight

American baseball player and umpire

Brian Knight - American baseball player and umpire
Born

October 2nd, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball in the minor leagues before transitioning to umpiring. Umpired in Major League Baseball, officiating numerous games including playoff matches and the All-Star Game. Involved in training and developing youth umpires and officiating at various levels of baseball.

Umpired in Major League Baseball

Officiated the All-Star Game

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