Jim Evans
Jim Evans
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth5 November 1946
CountryUnited States of America
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.
summer dad night
My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing.
reading play umpires
Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments.
team spring cities
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.
games serious students
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.
teamwork jobs fighting
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.
jobs communication mean
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.
addresses way should
Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.
extremely help hospital people
the hospital is extremely important to the 120 people that I help serve.
biggest cliffs
The cliffs were there, the biggest part of them.