Umpire Jeff Nelson, center, holds back Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez, right, after he hit Atlanta Braves batter Yunel Escobar (not shown) with a pitch and the benches cleared in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati. Reds first baseman Joey Votto, left, looks on. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

Umpire Jeff Nelson, center, holds back Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez, right, after he hit Atlanta Braves batter Yunel Escobar (not shown) with a pitch and the benches cleared in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2009, in Cincinnati. Reds first baseman Joey Votto, left, looks on.

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  8. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies argues with home plate umpire Jeff Nelson #45 after Howard struck out for the fourth time in the game against the New York Yankees in Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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  10. New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira is hit by a during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New York. Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz is catching. Umpire is Jeff Nelson.
  11. Umpires including home plate umpire Jeff Nelson (L) gather to discuss a ruling after New York Yankees baserunner Jorge Posada was tagged out at second by Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins in the seventh inning on what was ruled a double play after Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard caught a ball hit by New York Yankees Johnny Damon in Game 2 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 29, 2009.
  12. New York Yankees Jerry Hairston Jr. (R) yells at home plate umpire Jeff Nelson (2nd L) after striking out in fourth inning as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz stands at left in Game 2 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 29, 2009.

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