 During the 2001 season, Culbreth received an email from then-MLB official Sandy Alderson advising the umpire that he was not calling enough strikes and that if he did not make adjustments, he would face criticism from ESPN analysts when he umpired a game that was broadcast by the network.Culbreth was a part of the umpiring crew when Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles joined the 3,000 hit club.He was present when Ripken finally sat out of a game after having played in 2,632 consecutive games.