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
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
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
I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring. Jim Evans literallypaytexas 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
Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level. Inconsistent plate work and the inability to handle situations are probably the two biggest problems that minor league umpires face. Jim Evans bigconstantexpect share on social
The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays that happen on the field. My job is to teach you how to call the other 5%. Jim Evans baseballcallfield Change image and 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
Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our training. To really maximize your potential as an umpire, you need to get a solid foundation as soon as you can. Jim Evans dayfoundationlearn Change image and share on social
