Jim Evans Quotes

Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.
Jim Evans

Control, Ignore, Another

If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.
Jim Evans

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.
Jim Evans

Good, Today, Job

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.
Jim Evans

Respect, Job, Tough

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.
Jim Evans

Work, Two, Problems

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.
Jim Evans

After, American, Year

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.
Jim Evans

Work, Baseball, Two

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up.
Jim Evans

Baseball, Growing, Played

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.
Jim Evans

Work, Game, Two

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.
Jim Evans

Game, Down, Before

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.
Jim Evans

Success, Game, Enjoy

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.
Jim Evans

Great, Positive, Career

I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better.
Jim Evans

Thought, Few, Situations

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.
Jim Evans

Life, Work, Enjoy

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.
Jim Evans

Through, Texas, Paid

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.
Jim Evans

Training, Present, Four

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.
Jim Evans

Point, Playing, Actually

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.
Jim Evans

Game, Same, Energy

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.
Jim Evans

Alone, Real, Working

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.
Jim Evans

Career, Decisions, Year

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments.
Jim Evans

Enough, Making, Reading

My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing.
Jim Evans

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs.
Jim Evans

Graduation, Home, Baseball

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.
Jim Evans

Job, Fighting, Team

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.
Jim Evans

Training, Learn, Days

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Nationality: American

Born: November 5, 1946

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