Doug Eddings is an American professional umpire in Major League Baseball who wears uniform number 88. According to a report by ‘The Hardball Times‘, Eddings called the largest strike zone among all Major League umpires in 2011.
Doug Eddings Biography
| Full Name | Douglas Leon Edding |
| Nickname | Doug Eddings |
| Profession | Professional umpire |
| Date of Birth | 14 September 1968 |
| Age | 58 years old (as of September 2026) |
| Birth Place | Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Mayfield High School, in New Mexico |
| College | New Mexico State University Harry Wndelstedt Umpire School (attended) |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
Doug Eddings Age
Doug Eddings (Douglas Leon Eddings) was born on 14 September 1968 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. He is 58 years old as of September 2026, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Doug Eddings Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Margarita Eddings |
| Spouse/Wife | Margarita Eddings |
| Children | Two daughter – Mia and Myia Lou |
Doug Eddings Family
| Father’s Name | Russell F. Eddings |
| Mother’s Name | Betty Lou Eddings |
| Brother’s Name | Mike Eddings (older) and David Eddings |
| Sister’s Name | Sandi Esparsen |
Career
| MLB debut | August 16, 1988 |
| Crew information | Umpiring Crew – B Crew members – #88 Doug Eddings (crew chief) #76 Mike Muchlinski #47 Gabe Morales #82 Emil Kimenez |
Career Highlights and Awards
- Word Series – 2019, 2024
- League Championship Series – 2005, 2022, 2023, 2025
- Division Series – 2000, 2002, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024
- Wild Card Game/Series – 2014, 2020, 2022, 2023
- All-Star Game – 2004, 2017
- World Baseball Classic – 2023
Doug Eddings Height And Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters – 183 cm In meters – 1.83 m In feet & inches – 6’0” |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms – 110 kg In pounds – 235 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Doug Eddings Net Worth
American professional umpire Doug Eddings has an estimated net worth between $1.5 million and $3 million, as of September 2026. As a veteran crew chief with over 26 years of major league experience, he earned a base salary of $450,000 per year. His wealth primarily comes from his salary as an umpire, special Bonuses, and other ventures.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $1.5 million to $3 million (as of September 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (Approx) | $450,000 (annual, as Veteran crew chief) |
| Real estate | Not known |
| Income Sources | Salary, special bonuses, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Doug Eddings
- Doug Eddings was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Russell F. Eddings and Betty Lou Eddings.
- He first umpired baseball games at 12 years old at the request of his mother.
- Her mother was a member of the board of the local Little League.
- He attended Mayfield High School and New Mexico State University.
- Eddings later attended Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School.
- For over a decade, he officiated high school baseball, basketball, and football games in New Mexico.
- He started working American League games in 1998, and has worked throughout both major leagues since 2000.
- Eddings was the home plate umpire for Cal Ripken Jr.’s final major league game on October 6, 2001.
- He was the home plate umpire for the no-hitter pitched by Carlos Rodón on April 14, 2021.
- He was the home plate umpire for Game 2 of the 2005 ALCS between the White Sox and the Angels.
- On September 4, 2026, he instructed Hance Rincon to adjust his during Rincon’s major league debut.
FAQ:
How old is Doug Eddings?
57 years old (As of September 2026)
Who is Doug Eddings’ wife?
Margarita Eddings
What is Doug Eddings’s net worth?
As of September 2026, Doug Eddings’ net worth is between $1.5 million and $3 million.
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