Any Quote by Doug Harvey

Umpires are necessary evils.

— Doug Harvey

I've heard it said that umpires are necessary evil. Well, we are necessary, but we are not evil. We are hard-working and dedicated people…

— Doug Harvey

No one respects the umpire's job more than I do; but, if I were a manager, I would probably be ejected three or four…

— Jim Evans

I think umpires have too much power, without any system of checks and balances and the more money a player makes, the more the…

— Ozzie Smith

Umpiring is a tough job. Don't get me wrong - I wouldn't want to be an umpire. You've got a split second to make…

— Glenn McGrath

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

— Pete Rose

Some fans have a mistaken opinion of the average umpire. He is human, all reports to the contrary. Every fellow who is successful is…

— Billy Evans

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

Your job is to umpire for the ball and not the player.

— Bill Klem

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

The one thing that all umpires have is pride, and if you don't have pride, you lose that edge.

— Doug Harvey

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