Tony Randazzo (umpire)
| Tony Randazzo | |
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 Randazzo in 2012 | |
| Born: January 11, 1965 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 13, 1999 | |
| Crew Information | |
| Umpiring crew | B (2) |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony John Randazzo (born Anthony Grasso; January 11, 1965) is an American umpire in Major League Baseball. After working in the National League in 1999, he has umpired in both Major Leagues since 2000.[1]
Early life
[edit]Anthony was born on January 11, 1965, to Linda (née Collins) and Carl Grasso. His parents divorced and both remarried. After his mother married George Randazzo in 1977, Anthony adopted the surname Randazzo. He graduated from Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois. He attended Iowa Western Community College and played college baseball as a catcher before injuries ended his playing career. He left college and attended the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School shortly thereafter.[2][3]
Umpiring career
[edit]Randazzo has umpired in eight Division Series (2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2021), two League Championship Series (2010, 2015), and the 2016 World Series. He has also officiated in two All-Star Games (2001, 2012).[1]
On July 30, 2012, Randazzo was hit in the hip after a line drive by Jesus Montero. Randazzo was not seriously injured and stayed in the game.
Personal life
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Randazzo is married and has three children.[3] Randazzo's father George is founder and chairman of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. His brother Marc is a Florida restaurant owner and former World Boxing Council Continental Cruiserweight Champion.[4] He is also the cousin of Wayne Randazzo, the television play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Angels.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Tony Randazzo". Retrosheet.org. Retrosheet. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (June 23, 1992). "Umpiring is No Minor Calling". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Tony Randazzo – 11". Mlb.com. MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Archived from the original on February 8, 2009. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ "Bio: George Randazzo" (PDF). Festa Italiana Seattle. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 19, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2012.