Jim Evans

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

— 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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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

#american #american league #back #bought #contract

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 youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up. ↗

— 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. ↗

— 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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