Brian Michael Knight (born October 2, 1974) is an American professional baseball umpire. He has worked as a full-time Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire since 2011. He wears uniform number 91.
| Brian Knight | |
|---|---|
 Knight in 2011 | |
| Born: October 2, 1974 Helena, Montana, U.S. | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 7, 2001 | |
| Crew Information | |
| Umpiring crew | 19 |
| Crew members |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Special Assignments | |
Umpiring career
editFrom 2001 to 2010, Knight was a minor league umpire who substituted as needed in the major leagues.[1][2] His minor league service included the Pioneer, Midwest, Florida State, Southern, and Pacific Coast Leagues. He umpired the Tokyo in 2006 World Baseball Classic.
Knight umpired in the 2012 All-Star Game and the 2013 American League Wild Card Game, serving as the right field umpire under the tutelage of crew chief Gerry Davis on both occasions.[3][4] Knight's first postseason game, the 2013 AL Wild Card, was played on his 39th birthday.[5] Knight has also umpired in three Division Series (2014, 2015, 2021).
Notable games
editKnight was the home plate umpire for Jon Lester's no-hitter in 2008, and Josh Beckett's in 2014.[1]
On April 18, 2015, he was hit in the face by a pitch by Blake Treinen in a game between the Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies. The 96 MPH fastball was missed by Jose Lobaton and knocked him to the ground.[6]
Personal life
editKnight attended Capital High School in Helena, Montana and William Jewell College before enrolling in umpire school in 1995.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Brian Knight - 91". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ "Brian Knight". Retrosheet.org. Retrosheet. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ Gerry Davis named home plate ump ESPN.com. Retrieved July 3, 2012
- ^ Roster: 2013 Tiebreaker, Wild Card Games & Division Series Close Call Sports and the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League. Retrieved October 3, 2013
- ^ Happy birthday... @UmpireEjections/Twitter.com. Retrieved October 3, 2013
- ^ Schwartz, Nick (April 18, 2015). "Umpire leaves game after being hit in the face by 96 mph pitch". USA Today. Retrieved April 18, 2015.