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
During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which our staff members role-play as players, managers, and coaches. They are given immediate feedback following each camp game. Jim Evans campcoachfeedback 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
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
I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing. Jim Evans enjoyplaypoint Change image and share on social
My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs. Jim Evans amateurbaseballcandidate Change image and share on social
