My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasnt playing. – Jim Evans
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
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
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