 In 2003 and in 2006, "Sports Illustrated" surveys of active major league players voted Bucknor as the worst umpire in MLB.In a 2010 ESPN survey of 100 active players, Bucknor was again named the worst umpire in MLB.Bucknor was the first base umpire for Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander's second no-hitter, thrown on May 7, against the Toronto Blue Jays.