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
When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to try umpiring. There was a Little League tournament coming up and he needed more umpires than he had. Jim Evans askchiefcome 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
Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments. Jim Evans adjustmentcausecue Change image and share on social
The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the spring training parks of major league teams, traveled throughout some great cities in Florida, and the pay was the best in A-ball. Jim Evans backballcity share on social
I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work. Jim Evans enjoyfindlearn Change image and share on social
