I Literally Paid My Way Through The

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

Game Management Is Accomplished By Staying Constantly Alert And Then Reading And Reacting To Potential Problem Situations Before They Materialize. It All Boils Down To Paying Attention To Details.

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.

Managers Have Very Tough Jobs. I Always Respected Their Job But Demanded Respect In Return.