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
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
Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it. Jim Evans addresscontrolignore Change image and share on social
Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them make prudent career decisions. Jim Evans careerdecisionenable Change image and share on social
Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor leagues must attend one of the two umpire schools sanctioned by Major League Baseball. Jim Evans attendbaseballeligible 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
Looking back on those games, I probably hustled out of position as much as I hustled into position since I really never had any real training. I was working on instincts alone. Jim Evans backgamehustle Change image and share on social
I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series. Jim Evans energyenthusiasmgame 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
