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
My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasnt playing. – 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
As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpires job. That doesnt mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive todays managers a bit differently. – Jim Evans
Its funny how I use social media because I dont use it to promote my restaurants that much. I use it for social issues and I think thats what its for. I do a few things – I mess around with music a lot because thats a passion of mine. If something strikes me and I want to share it, I do. – Tom Colicchio