I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work.

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs.

The vast majority of people who watch baseball can properly call 95% of all plays that happen on the field. My job is to teach you how to call the other 5%.

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.

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.

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