As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpire's job. That doesn't mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive today's managers a bit differently. Jim Evans bitecommunicationdifferently share on social
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 personal, profane, or violent, they have crossed the line and must be dealt with accordingly. Jim Evans coachcrossdeal share on social
I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been a serious student of umpiring. I enjoy studying rules, situations, and positioning. Jim Evans approachattributeenjoy Change image and share on social
Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return. Jim Evans demandjobmanager Change image and share on social
If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one. Jim Evans daygreat Change image and share on social
After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League for the 1970 season. Jim Evans americanbackbuy Change image and share on social
Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential problem situations before they materialize. It all boils down to paying attention to details. Jim Evans accomplishalertattention Change image and share on social
As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up. Jim Evans amateurbaseballgrow Change image and share on social
I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better. Jim Evans backdifferentlyhandle Change image and share on social
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 times a season fighting for my team. Jim Evans ejectfightjob Change image and share on social