I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave me the encouragement I needed that first… — Jim Evans Encouragement 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… — Jim Evans Baseball 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… — Jim Evans League 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 Carpenter 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… — Jim Evans Energy 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… — Jim Evans Constant 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… — Jim Evans Accomplished Copy Share Image
As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up. — Jim Evans Baseball 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… — Jim Evans Fitness 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… — Jim Evans League 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… — Jim Evans Coaches 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… — Jim Evans Baseball Copy Share Image
Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return. — Jim Evans Jobs Copy Share Image
As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the… — Jim Evans Better man Copy Share Image
Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our training. To really maximize your potential… — Jim Evans Fitness Copy Share Image
I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring. — Jim Evans Paid Copy Share Image
My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better… — Jim Evans Baseball Copy Share Image
Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it. — Jim Evans Addresses Copy Share Image
I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making… — Jim Evans Enjoy Copy Share Image
I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better. — Jim Evans Situation Copy Share Image
Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the… — Jim Evans Adjustment Copy Share Image
No one respects the umpire's job more than I do; but, if I were a manager, I would probably be ejected three… — Jim Evans Fighting Copy Share Image
The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the spring training parks of major league teams,… — Jim Evans Cities Copy Share Image
I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing. — Jim Evans Enjoyed Copy Share Image
When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to… — Jim Evans League Copy Share Image
