Funny Quote by Jim Brosnan

Umpires are necessary evils.

— Doug Harvey

I'm all for umpires. I'm not against them. I'm pro-umpire.

— Kyle Schwarber

Umpires are supposed to be non-confrontational - they're supposed to uphold the peace on the baseball field.

— Dave Martinez

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

— Ban Johnson

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

— Dave Martinez

They are supposed to be dispassionate dispensers of Pure Justice, icy islands of emotionless calculation. In short, umpires should be acute Republicans.

— George Will

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

— Pete Rose

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

Umpires are like emotional girlfriends, once they make up their minds, there is no point in arguing

— Dmitry Tursunov

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

There are umpires, and there are those who hold the title.

— Al Barlick

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