About Chad Fairchild
Born 1970. Chad Fairchild is an American baseball umpire and baseball player.
Chadwick Jarrett Fairchild (born December 30, 1970) is an American umpire in Major League Baseball. He wore number 75 until the 2014 season, when he changed to number 4 (formerly worn by Tim Tschida).
Career Fairchild has worked in both major leagues since umpiring his first game on September 30, 2004. He also officiated in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
Fairchild has worked in one All-Star Game (2013), eight Division Series (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024), two Championship Series (2017, 2019), and two World Series (2018, 2024)
Fairchild was listed by The Hardball Times as having one of the smallest strike zones in the 2011 season.
Personal life Fairchild is a native of Wakeman, Ohio. Fairchild lives in Florida, and has one son.
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Who is Chad Fairchild?
American baseball umpire
When was Chad Fairchild born?
Chad Fairchild was born on 30 December 1970 in Sandusky.
What is Chad Fairchild's occupation?
Chad Fairchild is a baseball umpire and baseball player.
What nationality is Chad Fairchild?
Chad Fairchild is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chad Fairchild. https://biography.guide/chad-fairchild/
MLA: "Chad Fairchild." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chad-fairchild/.
Chicago: "Chad Fairchild." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chad-fairchild/.
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