Overview

• The World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will see five first-time umpires make their debut, alongside experienced umpires Bill Miller and Alfonso Marquez.
• Bill Miller, who is working his fifth World Series, has been assigned as the crew chief and will work the plate for a potential Game 7.
• Alfonso Marquez, also in his fifth Series, will be at first base for the opening game of the World Series, with D.J. Reyburn overseeing the plate.
• The first-time World Series umpires include D.J. Reyburn, David Rackley, Brian Knight, Vic Carapazza, and Quinn Wolcott. All seven Series umpires worked this year's Division Series.
• Quinn Wolcott, who had the highest accuracy rate of 96% for calls this season, will be the reserve umpire for the opener and will be behind the plate for Game 2.