Quick Facts
Biography
James Norris Reynolds IV (born December 22, 1968) is a Major League Baseball umpire. He joined the major league staff in 1999 and wears uniform number 77.
Early career
Reynolds previously worked in the New YorkâPenn League (1992), South Atlantic League (1993), California League (1994), Eastern League (1995), Southern League (1996), American Association (1997) and the International League (1998).
Major league career
Reynolds joined the Major League Baseball umpiring staff in 1999 after the Major League Umpires Association mass resignations. He has worked 6 Division Series (2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014), 3 League Championship Series (2010, 2015, and 2016), and the 2014 World Series. He also umpired in the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He was on the field on May 29, 2010 when Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history.
Personal
Reynolds is married and graduated from South Catholic High School in Hartford, Connecticut. He played baseball at South Catholic under coach Tom DiFiore. Reynolds attended the University of Connecticut.