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
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 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
I personally developed the Academy training program. All our training is based on solid educational principles. We present the material in four training formats: lecture, demonstration, drill, and implementation. Jim Evans academybasedemonstration share on social
I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave me the encouragement I needed that first year to get my career started on a positive note. Jim Evans bigcareerencouragement 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
My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing. Jim Evans carpenterdadnight 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
I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring. Jim Evans literallypaytexas Change image and share on social