If you don't need umpires out there, and you can put robots out there, then why do we need ballplayers? Doug Harvey ballplayerputrobot Change image and share on social
I remember when replay first came to TV. I can't remember who it was now, but a manager came out to beef about a call, and I ran him. He said he was going back into the clubhouse and watch replay. I told him, 'Go ahead. I am the replay.' Doug Harvey aheadbackbeef share on social
I'd love to stay in baseball, but I won't beg. I'd love to work with young umpires. I think I could teach them, help them develop. I can spot flaws, help them get over the hump. You're striving for perfection every game, yet you never achieve it. If baseball wants me, I'm available. Doug Harvey achievebaseballbeg share on social
I was a great base umpire, but I was the most mediocre plate umpire to ever come into the major leagues. Doug Harvey basegreatleague Change image and share on social
When asked what he was fighting for, General Washington, in writing to General Thomas, said the object was 'neither glory nor extent of territory, but a defense of all that is dear and valuable in life.' He must have been an umpire. That's what umpiring is about. Doug Harvey askdeardefense share on social
The integrity of the game is the umpires. Nobody else. The entire integrity of the game is the umpires. Doug Harvey entiregameintegrity Change image and share on social
Error is part of the game. I never, ever second-guessed myself on a call and don't believe good umpires ever should. Doug Harvey callerrorgame Change image and share on social
Officiating is trying to do your absolute best with what you've got. Doug Harvey absolutehaveofficiate Change image and share on social
The one thing that all umpires have is pride, and if you don't have pride, you lose that edge. Doug Harvey edgelosepride Change image and share on social
I know that there are no famous 'Doug Harvey plays.' And I'm proud of that. Doug Harvey dougfamousharvey Change image and share on social
