If you don't think every day is a great day try going without one.

My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing.

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.

Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.

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

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