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Donald Miralle
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Ezra Shaw
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Jim Davis
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Al Bello
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Award of Excellence
Al Bello
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"UMPIRE ACADEMY"

The Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring is run by former Major League Baseball Umpire Jim Evans. It is a five week course that teaches students the rules about umpiring . There are simulated game situations, classroom discussions, and the students are trained by a staff of professional umpires. Jim's Acadamy has produced Umpires at all levels of baseball ranging from High School to the Major Leagues

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Student Umpires perform a signal drill during the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring on January 28, 2011 at the Houston Astros Spring Training Complex in Kissimmee, Florida. Jim Evans was a Major League Umpire for 28 years that included umpiring four World Series. Many of his students have gone on to work on all levels of baseball including the Major Leagues.