Read what the critics are saying coast to coast. The umpire was the game.
Doug Eddings 88
MAJOR LEAGUE SERVICE TIME: 6 Years
CAREER: Joined the Major League staff in 1999...has worked the Division Series (2000, 02) and the 2004 All-Star Game...attended Wendelstedt's Umpire School (1989)...was the home plate umpire for Cal Ripken Jr.'s last Major League game (10/6/01)...previously umpired in the Arizona League (1989), Florida State League (1990-91), Eastern League (1992-93), Texas League (1994), International League (1995-96), Pacific Coast League (1997-98), Dominican League (1994 and 1995) and Venezuelan League (1995). PERSONAL: Douglas Eddings...born on September 14, 1968 in Las Cruces, NM...currently resides in Las Cruces, NM...single...attended New Mexico State University... began umpiring Little League games at the age of 14...enjoys golf, working out and riding his Harley-Davidson...would want to be a Secret Service agent if he was not an umpire.