Paul Nauert

Paul Edward Nauert (born July 7, 1963) is an American retired professional baseball umpire. He worked for the National League from 1995 to 1999 and for Major League Baseball from 2002 until his retirement in 2022. Nauert worked the 2017 World Series.

Nauert graduated from the Harry Wendelstedt Umpires School in 1988, finishing at the top of his class. He later taught at the school. He also attended Jefferson Community College.

Nauert umpired his first National League game on May 19, 1995. His father attended the game, sitting next to an empty seat reserved for Nauert's deceased mother. Boston University professor Mark T. Williams ranked Nauert the ninth worst umpire at calling balls and strikes in 2019. In 2020, Nauert's final year umpiring games, Williams' website UmpScores.com ranked Nauert the 11th worst umpire in the majors.

Nauert is married with four children. He is a member of the United Methodist Church.