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

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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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 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...