“Our students learn more in 30 days than one could learn in 30 years without our …” — Jim Evans

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.

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.

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

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