Clint Fagan Explained

Number:82
Clint Fagan
Birth Date:October 21, 1981
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Debutyear:June 27, 2011
Highlights:Special Assignments

Clint Michael Fagan (born October 21, 1981) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB). He worked in MLB between 2011 and 2017, and wore number 82 on his uniform.[1]

Career

Fagan umpired his first MLB game on June 27, 2011.[2] He worked a total of 90 games during his first three MLB seasons, and worked over 100 games during each of the next three seasons – through the end of the 2017 season, Fagan has umpired a total of 522 games.

Notable games

Fagan was an umpire for the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game, and for the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

On June 2, 2013, Fagan ejected Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals after Molina threw his helmet upon being called out at first base by Fagan; Molina became irate, and St. Louis manager Mike Matheny was subsequently ejected by Fagan while arguing.[3] [4] On June 11, 2013, Fagan issued six ejections in a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks; two due to an intentional hit by pitch, and four due to a brawl.[5] [6]

Personal life

Fagan resides in Georgetown, Texas, with his family; he additionally works as an attorney.[7]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major League Umpire Roster . . March 2017 . August 26, 2017.
  2. Web site: Atlanta Braves 3, Seattle Mariners 1 . June 27, 2011 . Retrosheet.
  3. Web site: Yadier Molina Ejected After Throwing Helmet, Flips Out At Umpire Clint Fagan . . June 3, 2013 . August 26, 2017.
  4. Web site: SF@STL: Molina ejected after close call at first base . . June 4, 2013 . August 26, 2017 . YouTube.
  5. Web site: Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Arizona Diamondbacks 3 . June 11, 2013 . Retrosheet.
  6. Web site: Wild brawl erupts between Dodgers, D-backs . . June 12, 2013 . August 26, 2017 . YouTube.
  7. News: Mayor Fagan's stepson assigned to umpiring crew for Sunday's Astros game in Houston . David . Fanucci . . August 30, 2013 . August 26, 2017.