Jim Evans
Jim Evans
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth5 November 1946
CountryUnited States of America
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We're obviously ahead of where we were last year at this point in time. This is not a record setter, but significantly above average.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We've already turned down arbitration. We wish to settle our differences at the bargaining table, and are ready to return to the table to do so.
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Back in those days, you didn't have to go to an umpire school to be hired in pro ball. League presidents could hire whomever they wanted.
baseball growing-up league
As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up.
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.
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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.