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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.
~ Jim Evans
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Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.
~ Jim Evans
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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
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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
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As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up.
~ Jim Evans
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better.
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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
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I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.
~ Jim Evans
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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
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I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.
~ Jim Evans
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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
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If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.
~ Jim Evans
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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
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Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.
~ Jim Evans
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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
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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
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