Twin Brothers Umpired Major League Game Together
Twin brothers Austin and Tyler Jones officiated their first major league baseball game as a pair in Baltimore.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Baseball
Twin brothers Austin and Tyler Jones worked together on the field during a major league baseball game in Baltimore. The pair officiated the opening game of a doubleheader between the Toronto and Baltimore teams.
Why it matters
The appearance marks a rare professional milestone for the siblings, who have followed parallel career paths through the minor leagues to reach the major leagues independently.
The brothers began their professional umpiring careers in the minor leagues in 2014. Austin Jones reached the major leagues in 2024, followed by Tyler Jones in 2025.
The players
Austin Jones
He is a major league umpire who made his debut in the league in 2024.
Tyler Jones
He is a major league umpire who made his debut in the league in 2025 and is the twin brother of Austin Jones.
The details
During the game in Baltimore, Austin Jones worked the first base line while Tyler Jones managed calls at second base. The brothers reunited on the field more than a decade after they first worked together in the rookie league.
Timeline
The brothers began their minor league umpiring careers in 2014.
Austin Jones made his major league debut in 2024.
Tyler Jones made his major league debut in 2025.
The brothers umpired a major league game together on September 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The twins' collaboration highlights the rare career progression required to reach the professional officiating ranks. This appearance updates the standard for family involvement in professional umpiring, following the historical precedent of the 1999 promotion of the first father-son umpiring duo in MLB history.
The twins were assigned to the first base and second base positions respectively for the opening game of the doubleheader. Their presence on the field marks a singular event for the officiating crew in the ongoing series between Toronto and Baltimore.
The takeaway
Reaching the major leagues requires over a decade of dedication to the officiating craft starting from the minor leagues. The twins' shared game serves as a rare professional culmination of a journey that began in the rookie league.
What happens next
The brothers were expected to work the second game of the doubleheader in Baltimore following their initial appearance together.
Further reading
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