Jim Evans
Jim Evans
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth5 November 1946
CountryUnited States of America
years rights texas
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.
player games two
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.
reading games details
Game management is accomplished by staying constantly alert and then reading and reacting to potential problem situations before they materialize. It all boils down to paying attention to details.
educational training four
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.
real games training
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.
baseball school umpires
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.
baseball home majority
My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs.
games world enthusiasm
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.
baseball jobs play
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%.
jobs return tough
Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.
attitude positive-thinking good-day
If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.
summer life-lesson lessons
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.
player umpires decision
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.
years umpires training
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.