Almost Quote by Billy Evans

A good umpire is the umpire you don't even notice

— Ban Johnson

I never questioned the integrity of an umpire. Their eyesight, yes.

— Leo Durocher

In a way an umpire is like a woman. He makes quick decisions, never reverses them, and doesn't think you're safe when you're out.

— Larry Goetz

No player or manager has greater respect for the umpires than I do, and I have demonstrated that over the years.

— Pete Rose

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

A good umpire is the umpire you don't even notice. He's there all afternoon but when the game is over, you don't even remember…

— Ban Johnson

The way I see it, an umpire must be perfect on the first day of the season and then get better every day.

— Nestor Chylak

Those who are esteemed umpires of taste, are often persons who have acquired some knowledge of admired pictures or sculptures, andhave an inclination for…

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Umpires are necessary evils. That's just the nature of the beast. For years, people have looked on umpiring as a job they could get…

— Doug Harvey

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

Every man's reason is his own rightful umpire. This principle, with that of acquiescence in the will of the majority, will preserve us free…

— Thomas Jefferson

I'm never going to criticize any umpires or anything, because they're a big part of the game.

— Dave Martinez