Bill Welke – 52
MAJOR LEAGUE SERVICE TIME: 9.5 Years
CAREER: Joined the Major League staff in 1999...worked the Division Series (2003, 06) and the 2003 All-Star Game...attended the Jim Evans Umpire Academy in 1991...previously umpired in the Appalachian League (1991), Midwest League (1992), Florida State League (1993-94), Southern League (1995), Eastern League (1996) and International League (1997-98)...he and brother Tim were paired on the same crew in the 2005 regular season and will work together again in 2008.
PERSONAL: William Anthony Welke...born in August 1967 in Michigan...resides in Michigan...married with four children...received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Management) from Western Michigan University in 1990...spends time volunteering at children's schools in the off-season...hobbies include hunting and golf.
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