Paul Lewis Emmel (born May 2, 1968) is an American retired Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire.

[citation needed] He missed the 2020 and 2021 seasons with knee and leg issues.

[3] Emmel ejected Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox from Game 2 of the 2010 NLDS for disputing an out call on the grounds that San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff had come off of first base.

Emmel was the second base umpire when Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander threw a no-hitter at Comerica Park against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 12, 2007.

[8] On September 1, 2019, Emmel was the home plate umpire when Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays.