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

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.

I reached the point where I actually enjoyed the umpiring more than playing.

I have looked back on situations and thought that I could have handled a few differently and probably better.

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become personal, profane, or violent, they have crossed the line and must be dealt with accordingly.

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

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