Jim Evans
Jim Evans
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth5 November 1946
CountryUnited States of America
summer night umpires
When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to try umpiring. There was a Little League tournament coming up and he needed more umpires than he had.
years umpires careers
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.
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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.
umpires enjoyed
I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.
texas umpires way
I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.
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.
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.
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.
current discovered law remedy
Under the current law there was no remedy if you discovered an error.
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I had worked very hard to become the best I could be in Austin but never thought I would be able to get into the pro game so quickly.
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There is quite a bit of turnover in the minor leagues and explains why there are a substantial number of jobs available each year.
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Both parties want good unions and will push for stronger unions.
calm giving heart hour time
It's going to take me an hour to calm down. They're giving me a heart attack, like they've been doing every time they play.