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Ronald Clarence Kulpa (born October 5, 1968) is an American umpire in Major League Baseball. He wears uniform number 46. Umpiring career. Kulpa's professional umpiring career began in 1992 and he advanced to the Pacific Coast League in 1998.
Apr 5, 2023 · Ron Kulpa is a Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire who has been in the major leagues since 1998. He has worked in many important games, including the 2016 World Series. Kulpa is known for...
Sep 3, 2023 · HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Cardinals PH Alec Burleson for arguing a strike two call that occurred with one out and the bases loaded in the 8th inning. Instead of ball four on a 3-1 count ...
May 8, 2022 · Ron Kulpa left the game early after a White Sox foul ball struck him in the mask in the fourth inning. He was replaced by Marty Foster and the game resumed with a three-man crew.
Mar 12, 2023 · Biographical Information. Ron Kulpa went to umpiring school after college. He made his Organized Baseball debut in the Northwest League in 1992, then moved up to the 1993 Midwest League, 1994 Carolina League, 1995-1996 Southern League, 1997 Texas League and 1998-1999 Pacific Coast League.
May 8, 2022 · BOSTON (AP) — Home plate umpire Ron Kulpa had to leave Sunday’s White Sox-Red Sox game at Fenway Park in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off the mask. Kulpa got hit square in the mask by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago’s Jake Burger and dropped straight to the ground.
Sep 13, 2022 · Ron Kulpa, who ejected both managers in the seventh inning, left the game after taking a foul ball to the face mask in the ninth. He was replaced by Carlos Torres, who struck out Matt Thaiss to end the game.
