The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the spring training parks of major league teams, traveled throughout some great cities in Florida, and the pay was the best in A-ball.

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Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This...

Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This...

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading...

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading...

Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I...

Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I...

When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire...

When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire...

I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave...

I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave...

Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential...

Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential...

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which...

During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which...

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.

Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.

Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor...

Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor...

After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my...

After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my...

I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been...

I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been...

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy...

I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy...

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our...

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our...

If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.

If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur...

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur...

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they...

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they...

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without...

Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without...

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.