Two containers usually last an entire season. Pitchers generally like the balls dark because they keep batters from seeing the ball's rotation. Batters, on the other hand, like the balls light. If they complain, then I did them. Price acknowledged that when Ryan was pitching for the Rangers from 1989 to 1993, he would throw in a few of the extra muddy balls to give the team an added advantage.
Price has several other tasks.
He ensures the umpires' uniforms are in order for each game and that the clubhouse is comfortable for them before games. While the game is going on, he runs errands for the umpires, such as cashing checks for them. When the game is complete, the umpires return to the clubhouse, where the ballpark staff has prepared a full dinner for them. I'm here 81 days a year, unless the team makes it to the playoffs. And he continues to prepare game balls.