William Scott Miller (born May 31, 1967) is an American Major League Baseballumpire who began his career in the American League in 1997.[1] Miller wears number 26. He has been a crew chief since the 2014 season.
On May 15, 2012, Miller was involved in an altercation with Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie during his last at-bat. With a 3–1 count, pitcher Fernando Rodney threw two balls, based on replays[4] and computerized strike zone analysis.[5] Lawrie headed toward first after each pitch, but Miller called the pitches strikes and ejected Lawrie after he protested the strikeout. Lawrie then threw his helmet, which bounced off the ground and hit Miller.[4][6] The next day, Major League Baseball suspended Lawrie for four games.[6]
^Lund, Chris (May 16, 2012). "Brett Lawrie, the ump and the human element". The Hardball Times. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
^ ab. SI.com. Associated Press. May 17, 2012. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014.
^Umpires for Wild Card Games, Division Series announced Darling, Kellogg Will Serve As Crew Chiefs for Wild Card Games; Davis, DeMuth, Gorman and West Assigned to Lead Division Series Crews. MLB.com. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
^"Seven new umpires appointed". MLB.com. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
^"2017 No-Hitter 1, Bill Miller (1; Edinson Volquez)".
^"UEFL Profile of MLB Umpire Bill Miller". Close Call Sports and the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League. March 7, 2013.
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