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
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
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
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
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
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
As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpire's job. That doesn't mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive today's managers a bit differently. Jim Evans bitecommunicationdifferently 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
Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it. Jim Evans addresscontrolignore Change image and share on social
