Cities Quote by Jim Evans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up.

— Jim Evans

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

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

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

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