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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