Looking Back On Those Games, I Probably

Umpires, Like Players, Are Expected To Show Constant Improvement Each Season And At Each Level. Inconsistent Plate Work And The Inability To Handle Situations Are Probably The Two Biggest Problems That Minor League Umpires Face.

My Dad Was A Carpenter And I Would Work With Him During The Summer And Umpire On The Nights I Wasn't Playing.

If You Don't Think Every Day Is A Great Day Try Going Without One.

I Have Looked Back On Situations And Thought That I Could Have Handled A Few Differently And Probably Better.

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.