I Reached The Point Where

No One Respects The Umpire's Job More Than I Do; But, If I Were A Manager, I Would Probably Be Ejected Three Or Four Times A Season Fighting For My Team.

Managers Have Very Tough Jobs. I Always Respected Their Job But Demanded Respect In Return.

The Florida State League Was Considered The Top A-league Back Then. You Played In The Spring Training Parks Of Major League Teams, Traveled Throughout Some Great Cities In Florida, And The Pay Was The Best In A-ball.

Anyone Interested In Becoming A Professional Umpire And Becoming Eligible To Work In The Minor Leagues Must Attend One Of The Two Umpire Schools Sanctioned By Major League Baseball.

Most Plays That Are Missed By The Umpire Are Caused By The Umpire Not Reading Those Cues Early Enough And Making The Proper Adjustments.