Jim Evans
Jim Evans
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth5 November 1946
CountryUnited States of America
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.
biggest cliffs
The cliffs were there, the biggest part of them.
extremely help hospital people
the hospital is extremely important to the 120 people that I help serve.
situation
I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better.
encouragement careers years
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.