As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpire's job. That doesn't mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive today's managers a…

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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 personally developed the Academy training program. All our training is based on solid educational...

I personally developed the Academy training program. All our training is based on solid educational...

My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and...

My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and...

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.

The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays...

The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

No one respects the umpire's job more than I do; but, if I were a...

No one respects the umpire's job more than I do; but, if I were a...

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that...

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that...

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...

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.

The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the...

The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the...

Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level....

Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level....

I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few...

I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few...