I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.
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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
Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.
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My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing.
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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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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.
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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.
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