# Gary Cederstrom

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{{short description|American baseball umpire (born 1955)}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
| number      = 38
| name        = Gary Cederstrom
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1955|10|4|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [Bismarck, North Dakota](/source/Bismarck%2C_North_Dakota), U.S.
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| image       = Gary Cederstrom on May 25, 2011.jpg
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| caption     = Cederstrom in 2011
| debutyear   = June 2, 1989
| highlights  = Special Assignments
*[All-Star Game](/source/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game) ([2003](/source/2003_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game), [2014](/source/2014_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game))
*[Wild Card Game](/source/Major_League_Baseball_Wild_Card_Game) ([2012](/source/2012_National_League_Wild_Card_Game), [2016](/source/2016_American_League_Wild_Card_Game), [2017](/source/2017_National_League_Wild_Card_Game))
*[Division Series](/source/Division_Series) ([2000](/source/2000_National_League_Division_Series), [2003](/source/2003_National_League_Division_Series), [2004](/source/2004_American_League_Division_Series), [2005](/source/2005_National_League_Division_Series), [2010](/source/2010_National_League_Division_Series), [2011](/source/2011_National_League_Division_Series), [2015](/source/2015_National_League_Division_Series), [2018](/source/2018_National_League_Division_Series), [2019](/source/2019_American_League_Division_Series))
*[League Championship Series](/source/League_Championship_Series) ([2001](/source/2001_American_League_Championship_Series), [2006](/source/2006_American_League_Championship_Series), [2007](/source/2007_American_League_Championship_Series), [2008](/source/2008_National_League_Championship_Series), [2009](/source/2009_National_League_Championship_Series), [2012](/source/2012_American_League_Championship_Series), [2016](/source/2016_National_League_Championship_Series), [2017](/source/2017_American_League_Championship_Series))
*[World Series](/source/World_Series) ([2005](/source/2005_World_Series), [2011](/source/2011_World_Series), [2015](/source/2015_World_Series), [2019](/source/2019_World_Series))
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|finalyear=October 30, 2019}}

'''Gary L. Cederstrom''' (born October 4, 1955) is an American former [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) [umpire](/source/umpire_(baseball)) who worked in the [American League](/source/American_League) from 1989 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues from 2000 to 2019. He wore number 38 throughout his career and was promoted to crew chief for the 2008 season.

==Career==
He umpired in four [World Series](/source/World_Series) ([2005](/source/2005_World_Series), [2011](/source/2011_World_Series), [2015](/source/2015_World_Series), and [2019](/source/2019_World_Series)), the last two as the series crew chief. He also worked two [All-Star Games](/source/Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game) ([2003](/source/2003_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game), [2014](/source/2014_Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game)), and in seven [League Championship Series](/source/League_Championship_Series): ([2001](/source/2001_American_League_Championship_Series), [2006](/source/2006_American_League_Championship_Series), [2007](/source/2007_American_League_Championship_Series), [2008](/source/2008_National_League_Championship_Series), [2009](/source/2009_National_League_Championship_Series), [2012](/source/2012_American_League_Championship_Series), [2016](/source/2016_National_League_Championship_Series)). He also officiated in seven Division Series ([2000](/source/2000_National_League_Division_Series), [2003](/source/2003_National_League_Division_Series), [2004](/source/2004_American_League_Division_Series), [2005](/source/2005_National_League_Division_Series), [2010](/source/2010_National_League_Division_Series), [2011](/source/2011_National_League_Division_Series), [2015](/source/2015_National_League_Division_Series)).

Cederstrom was the third base umpire when [Rickey Henderson](/source/Rickey_Henderson) stole third to break [Lou Brock](/source/Lou_Brock)'s career record.<ref>Goldblatt, Andrew. [https://books.google.com/books?id=Gyd0dYw0GIMC&dq=rickey+henderson+stolen+base+cederstrom&pg=PA42 Major League Umpires' Performance, 2007-2010: A Comprehensive Statistical Review] Retrieved 15 June 2012</ref>

He was the first base umpire when [Eddie Murray](/source/Eddie_Murray) collected his 3000th hit.<ref>[http://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=199506300MIN Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins June 30, 1995 Box Score] Baseball Almanac.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012</ref> He was also the third base umpire when [Derek Jeter](/source/Derek_Jeter) got his 2,721st career hit to tie [Lou Gehrig](/source/Lou_Gehrig) for most hits as a Yankee.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090914033209/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290909110 Jeter ties hits mark as Yanks beat reeling Rays] ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012</ref> He was at second base when [Jeter](/source/Derek_Jeter) got his 3,000 career hit.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110711211358/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310709110 Derek Jeter homers for No. 3,000, singles in winning run for Yankees] ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012</ref>

Cederstrom was at third base for [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) pitcher [Matt Garza](/source/Matt_Garza)'s no hitter against the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers) on July 26, {{by|2010}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100730060636/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300726130 Garza throws first no-hitter in Rays' history] ''ESPN.com.'' Retrieved 27 July 2012</ref> Cederstrom was behind the plate on June 1, 2012, when [Johan Santana](/source/Johan_Santana) threw a [no-hitter](/source/no-hitter) against St. Louis.<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2012_06_01_slnmlb_nynmlb_1 Boxscore: St. Louis vs. NY Mets - June 1, 2012] MLB.com. Retrieved 1 June 2012</ref>

He was the home plate umpire for Game 6 of the [2011 World Series](/source/2011_World_Series).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111029043008/http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=311027124 Cardinals force stunned Rangers to 7 as David Freese's HR caps wild rally] ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012</ref>

He was chosen as one of the umpires for the one-game [Wild Card](/source/Wild_card_(sports)) playoff between the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) and the [St. Louis Cardinals](/source/St._Louis_Cardinals) on October 5, 2012.<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121005&content_id=39498080&vkey=pr_mlb&c_id=mlb 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.</ref>

In {{mlby|2017}}, Cederstrom was the crew chief for the [National League Wild Card Game](/source/2017_National_League_Wild_Card_Game) and the [American League Championship Series](/source/2017_American_League_Championship_Series). In 2019, Cederstrom was the crew chief for the American League Division Series A and the World Series.

==Personal life==
Born in [Bismarck, North Dakota](/source/Bismarck%2C_North_Dakota), Cederstrom's hometown is [Minot](/source/Minot%2C_North_Dakota). He graduated from [Minot High School](/source/Minot_High_School) in 1973,<ref name=ldpard>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/25/mlb-umpire-gary-cederstrom-to-lead-north-dakota-st/ |work=Washington Times |agency=Associated Press |title=MLB umpire Gary Cederstrom to lead North Dakota State Parade |date=April 25, 2016|accessdate=November 6, 2017}}</ref> and he received a B.S. in education from [Minot State College](/source/Minot_State_University), where he lettered in [baseball](/source/College_baseball) for the [Beavers](/source/Minot_State_Beavers). He is succeeded by his son Keaton Cederstrom and his grandson Cameron Burckhard.

== See also ==
{{Portal|Biography|Baseball}}
* [List of Major League Baseball umpires (disambiguation)](/source/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_umpires_(disambiguation))

== References ==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/umpires/bio.jsp?id=2288 Major league profile]
*[http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/C/Pcedeg901.htm Retrosheet]

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Category:Minot High School alumni

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