| Jim Joyce | |
|---|---|
 Joyce in 2013 | |
| Born: October 3, 1955 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 23, 1987 | |
| Last appearance | |
| October 2, 2016 | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
James Alfred Joyce III (born October 3, 1955) is an American former professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League (AL) from 1987 to 1999 and throughout Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2016. He wore uniform number 6 while in the AL and number 66 for MLB. His loud and enthusiastic strike calls drew comparisons to that of retired umpire Bruce Froemming. Though his umpiring was generally praised by players and coaches,[1] Joyce is best known for his incorrect call in Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game in June 2010.
He retired on January 16, 2017.[2]
- ^ "Joyce tops survey; players nix replay". ESPN.com. June 13, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved June 13, 2010.
- ^ "Jim Joyce retires, Emmel and Holbrook promoted". Close Call Sports. January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.