Chris Guccione

Baseball umpire and player

Chris Guccione - Baseball umpire and player
Born

June 24th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball for various teams including the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets. Transitioned to umpiring and became a Major League Baseball umpire. Officiated numerous games, including playoff matchups, in a professional capacity. Contributed to the development and enforcement of game rules.

Played for the Colorado Rockies

Umpired in Major League Baseball

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