Tim Welke

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tim Welke
Occupation	Baseball Umpire
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1957(1957-08-23)
Age	67
Birthplace	Pontiac
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Leo

Tim Welke Biography

Tim Welke is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Umpire who was born on August 23, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Timothy James Welke (born August 23rd 1957) is an ex- American professional professional baseball umpire. He was a member of the American League from 1984 to 1999. He was an umpire all through Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2015. He was an umpire since the year 2000. Welke was wearing number 30 when his time on in the American League staff, then changed to number 3 when that the AL as well as the National League umpiring staffs merged in 2000. The brother of Bill is also an umpire for the Major Leagues. Tim has been an umpire in the four World Series, seven League Championship Series and Eight Division Series and two All-Star Games.

Welke was an umpire in World Series umpires in World Series in 1996, 2000 2003, and the World Series in 2008. He also played in on the League Championship Series in 1991 1998, 2001 2002 2006, 2011, and 2001 and in the Division Series in 1995, 1996 1999, 2000 2003, 2008, 2010 and 2013. He was the Crew chief of the NLCS in 2004 and 2006, as well as the ALCS in 2011, and in the ALDS between 1995 and 2000. He also served as responsible for crew control for the 2008 World Series. He also umpired The All-Star Game in 1990, 2005, and in 2015.

Welke was also the first base umpire for Roy Halladay’s perfect game on May 29, 2010; coincidentally, his brother Bill worked at third base that same game.

In a May 2, 2012 game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, Welke made a controversial out call at first base against Jerry Hairston, Jr. though first baseman Todd Helton’s foot came well off the bag. Welke later admitted that he had missed the call. Hairston subsequently defended Welke and described him as “a really good umpire for a long time.”

Welke was ejected Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox during sixth game of the 1996 World Series, the most recent World Series ejection.

Tim Welke Net Worth

Tim Welke is one of the richest Baseball Umpire from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tim Welke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Umpire for youth baseball at the age of 16 Welke started his umpiring career in minor leagues in 1977. He was a part of his time in the Gulf Coast League (1977), Florida State League (1978-79), Eastern League (1980), American Association (1981-83), Florida Instructional League (1977-80) and Dominican Winter League (1981-83) prior to his major league debut in 1984.

On the 29th of April in 1986, he became his first umpire at base Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox recorded a record 20 strikeouts against Seattle Mariners.

Welke spent 2005 and 2008-2010 on the same umpiring crew as his brother Bill.

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Facts & Trivia

Tim Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Umpire. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tim Welke celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Tim Welke

1. Tim Welke is a retired American baseball umpire.
2. He was born on August 23, 1957.
3. Welke began his MLB career in 1984.
4. He worked as a crew chief for many years.
5. Welke officiated in over 4,000 games during his career.
6. He was known for his consistent strike zone calls.
7. Welke was involved in several controversial calls throughout his career.
8. In 2015, he suffered a concussion after being hit by a foul ball.
9. Welke retired from umpiring after the 2015 season.
10. He currently serves as an umpire supervisor for MLB.