45 Quotes by Jim Evans

I had worked very hard to become the best I could be in Austin but never thought I would be able to get into the pro game so quickly.

We're obviously ahead of where we were last year at this point in time. This is not a record setter, but significantly above average.

Under the current law there was no remedy if you discovered an error.

There is quite a bit of turnover in the minor leagues and explains why there are a substantial number of jobs available each year.

Both parties want good unions and will push for stronger unions.

Back in those days, you didn't have to go to an umpire school to be hired in pro ball. League presidents could hire whomever they wanted.

It's going to take me an hour to calm down. They're giving me a heart attack, like they've been doing every time they play.

Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them make prudent career decisions.

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.