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.

Most plays that are missed by the umpire are caused by the umpire not reading those cues early enough and making the proper adjustments.

I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring.

I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave me the encouragement I needed that first year to get my career started on a positive note.

I attribute my success to my mental approach to the game. I have always been a serious student of umpiring. I enjoy studying rules, situations, and positioning.

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.

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up.