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

Quote by Jim Evans

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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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication...

As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication...

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...

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...

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...

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...