If you don't need umpires out there, and you can put robots out there, then why do we need ballplayers? Doug Harvey ballplayerputrobot Change image and share on social
When asked what he was fighting for, General Washington, in writing to General Thomas, said the object was 'neither glory nor extent of territory, but a defense of all that is dear and valuable in life.' He must have been an umpire. That's what umpiring is about. Doug Harvey askdeardefense share on social
There was something special about watching a manager and umpire both convinced they were totally right, but knowing that one had to be wrong. As an ump, those moments made my job fun, and getting 'nose-to-nose' was part of my job description. Doug Harvey convincedescriptionfun share on social
The integrity of the game is the umpires. Nobody else. The entire integrity of the game is the umpires. Doug Harvey entiregameintegrity Change image and share on social
Error is part of the game. I never, ever second-guessed myself on a call and don't believe good umpires ever should. Doug Harvey callerrorgame Change image and share on social
Officiating is trying to do your absolute best with what you've got. Doug Harvey absolutehaveofficiate Change image and share on social
The one thing that all umpires have is pride, and if you don't have pride, you lose that edge. Doug Harvey edgelosepride Change image and share on social
I remember when replay first came to TV. I can't remember who it was now, but a manager came out to beef about a call, and I ran him. He said he was going back into the clubhouse and watch replay. I told him, 'Go ahead. I am the replay.' Doug Harvey aheadbackbeef share on social
Instant replay ought to be thrown out. Period. It's a game of imperfections. Why is that so bad for the game? Really, I think they are trying to make the game perfect. I'll tell you what: It will never, ever be perfect. Doug Harvey badgameimperfection share on social
I'll say it again: you've got to put the argument back in the game. They're trying to make baseball mechanized, a machine. They're ruining baseball. Doug Harvey argumentbackbaseball Change image and share on social
