Charlie Reliford is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. Born on May 23, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky, he had a distinguished career officiating professional baseball games for nearly two decades.
Reliford began his professional umpiring career in the minor leagues, working his way up through various circuits before making his Major League debut. He was first hired by the American League in 1991. After the unification of the American League and National League umpiring staffs in 2000, Reliford became a Major League umpire, officiating games across both leagues until his retirement.
Throughout his career, Reliford was known for his consistent strike zone and professional demeanor on the field. He was selected to umpire in some of baseball's most prestigious events, reflecting his standing among his peers and the league.
His notable assignments include:
- World Series: 1996, 2002
- Major League Baseball All-Star Game: 1996, 2002
- League Championship Series: 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005
- Division Series: 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006
Reliford retired from umpiring after the 2007 MLB season. Following his retirement from active field umpiring, he continued to be involved in baseball, sometimes serving in roles related to umpire supervision or replay review.