Controversial Umpire Angel Hernandez Announces Retirement
MLB umpire Angel Hernandez has announced his retirement from the sport, ending his controversial three-decade-long career. Hernandez, who was subject to criticism from fans and players during his career, revealed that he reached a settlement with the league. "I have had the very good experience of living out my childhood dream of umpiring in the major leagues. I treasured the camaraderie of my colleagues and the friendships I have made along the way, including our locker room attendants in all the various cities," said Angel Hernandez. The 62-year-old sued the MLB in 2017 and accused the league of engaging in racial discrimination, with the case being thrown out by the judge. Hernandez hasn’t umpired a World Series game since 2005 or a championship series game since 2016, which he outlined in the suit. The lawsuit added to the hatred directed towards Hernandez, who infamously had three calls reversed by replay during a playoff game in 2018. Hernandez also faced fierce scrutiny this year after calling strikes on three pitches that were wide in a game between the Rangers and Astros.
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After further review, maybe Ángel Hernández wasn’t that bad of a guy. That seemed to be the prevailing sentiment among major league managers and players following his sudden retirement.
There is one less thing to complain about in Major League Baseball. Angel Hernandez is no longer an umpire.
