“Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each ye...” — Jim Evans Quote

“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.”

“When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to try umpiring. There was a Little League tournament coming up and he needed more umpires than he had.”

“I insist on two months' vacation each year and resting between performances, spending time with my family.”

“Track and field is definitely a science and each year as an athlete you try to develop and become stronger.”

“Believe it or not, I like the 'Rumble.' It's extremely unpredictable and over-the-top. Everyone in the WWE universe looks forward to it. It becomes that one event each year where people center around.”