Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return. – 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
My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasnt playing. – 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