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Miller (left) discusses a call during a 2014 game with Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez
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Vallejo, California |
May 31, 1967
MLB debut | July 28, 1997 |
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William Scott Miller (born May 31, 1967) is a Major League Baseball umpire who began his career in the American League in 1997. Miller wears number 26. He has been a crew chief since the 2014 season.
Miller graduated from UCLA with a history degree in 1989. Miller umpired in the Northwest League, Arizona Instructional League, South Atlantic League, California League, Texas League, International League, and Pacific Coast League before reaching the MLB in 1997. While umpiring in the International League, Miller was robbed at gunpoint at a hotel.
Miller has officiated in three Wild Card Games (2012, 2014, 2015), six Division Series (2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2013), five League Championship Series (2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015), and two World Series (2010, 2013). He also officiated the 2007 All-Star Game and twice in the World Baseball Classic (2009, 2013).