About Joe West
Joseph Henry West (born October 31, 1952) is an American umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League in 1976 and from 1978 to 1999, and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He is a crew chief. Nicknamed "Cowboy Joe", he is also known for being a singer/songwriter. He has umpired in the World Series in 1992, 1997, and 2005, serving as crew chief on the last occasion. He also umpired in the All-Star Game in 1987 and 2005, calling balls and strikes the second time. He has officiated in 7 League Championship Series (NL: 1981, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1996; AL 2003, 2004) and 3 Division Series (NL 1995; AL 2002 and 2005). He wears number 22.
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