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world series, umpire, umpiring, crew, tripp gibson, kentucky native, kentuckian, paul nauert, ky, native, kentucky, gerry davis"/>World Series umpiring crew includes two Kentucky nativesThere are two Kentucky natives on the World Series umpiring crew, baseball’s commissioner’s office announced Monday.

Paul Nauert, 54, who is from Louisville, joined the major league staff in 1999. This will be his first time he has worked the World Series.

Tripp Gibson, 36, was born in Mayfield and played in high school at Graves County before graduating from Murray State. He joined the major league staff in 2013.

Gerry Davis will work the World Series for the sixth time, tying Joe West for the most times among active umpires. Davis will be crew chief for the third time. A 34-year big league veteran, Davis has worked a record 136 postseason games. He also umpired in the World Series in 1996, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2012.