Joe West

Joseph Henry West…born in Asheville, NC in October 1952…became full-time National League staff member in April 1978…has worked two All-Star Games (1987, 2005), four Division Series (1995, 2002, 2005, 2008), seven League Championship Series (1981, 86, 88, 93, 96, 2003-04), three World Series (1992, 1997, 2005)…Finished first in the 1974 Umpire Development Class (now known as the Jim Evans Academy)…began minor league career in the Western Carolinas League and was selected to its Hall of Fame in 2002…worked the Carolina League (1975), Southern League (1975-1976), the American Association (1976-1977) and the Puerto Rican Winter League (1977)…serves as the president of the World Umpires Association.  Also has released a country music CD.

He wears # 22