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3 unusual facts about Bruce Froemming


Frank Dezelan

According to a story told by former and longtime major league umpire Bruce Froemming, Dezelan and his crew were scheduled to work a minor league doubleheader in which future Hall of Famer Earl Weaver was managing.

Larry Stahl

However, home plate umpire Bruce Froemming called the next two pitches, both of which were close, balls.

Wilton Guerrero

Plate umpire Steve Ripley noticed cork in one of the shattered pieces, and showed it to crew chief and third-base umpire Bruce Froemming, who immediately ejected Guerrero.



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