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 Copy Share Image
I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave me the encouragement I needed that first year to… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor leagues must attend one of the two umpire schools… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing. — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level. Inconsistent plate work and the inability to handle situations… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential problem situations before they materialize. It all boils down… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up. — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I hustled into position since I really never had any… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays that happen on the field. My job is to… — Jim Evans Copy Share Image
