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Jim Evans Quotes
After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League for the 1970 season. - Jim Evans Quotes
Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it. - Jim Evans Quotes
Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor leagues must attend one of the two umpire schools sanctioned by Major League Baseball. - Jim Evans Quotes
As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpires job. That doesnt mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive todays managers a bit differently. - Jim Evans Quotes
As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up. - Jim Evans Quotes
Back in those days, you didnt have to go to an umpire school to be hired in pro ball. League presidents could hire whomever they wanted. - Jim Evans Quotes
During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which our staff members role-play as players, managers, and coaches. They are given immediate feedback following each camp game. - Jim Evans Quotes
Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential problem situations before they materialize. It all boils down to paying attention to details. - Jim Evans Quotes
I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been a serious student of umpiring. I enjoy studying rules, situations, and positioning. - Jim Evans Quotes
I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave me the encouragement I needed that first year to get my career started on a positive note. - Jim Evans Quotes
I had worked very hard to become the best I could be in Austin but never thought I would be able to get into the pro game so quickly. - Jim Evans Quotes
I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better. - Jim Evans Quotes
I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your lifes work. - Jim Evans Quotes
I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring. - Jim Evans Quotes
I personally developed the Academy training program. All our training is based on solid educational principles. We present the material in four training formats: lecture, demonstration, drill, and implementation. - Jim Evans Quotes
I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing. - Jim Evans Quotes
I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series. - Jim Evans Quotes
If you dont think every day is a great day try going without one. - Jim Evans Quotes
Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I hustled into position since I really never had any real training. I was working on instincts alone. - Jim Evans Quotes
Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return. - Jim Evans Quotes
Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them make prudent career decisions. - Jim Evans Quotes
Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments. - Jim Evans Quotes
My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasnt playing. - Jim Evans Quotes
My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs. - Jim Evans Quotes
No one respects the umpires job more than I do; but, if I were a manager, I would probably be ejected three or four times a season fighting for my team. - Jim Evans Quotes
Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our training. To really maximize your potential as an umpire, you need to get a solid foundation as soon as you can. - Jim Evans Quotes
Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpires decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become personal, profane, or violent, they have crossed the line and must be dealt with accordingly. - Jim Evans Quotes
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. - Jim Evans Quotes
The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays that happen on the field. My job is to teach you how to call the other 5%. - Jim Evans Quotes
There is quite a bit of turnover in the minor leagues and explains why there are a substantial number of jobs available each year. - Jim Evans Quotes
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