Angel Hernandez, one of the most controversial umpires in the history of baseball, has announced his immediate retirement after a three-decade career calling balls and strikes in Major League Baseball. Hernandez's tenure was marked by criticism for his inconsistent calls, with accusations that he often called balls as strikes and strikes as balls.
Reports indicate that the league and Hernandez reached an agreement over the weekend, including a financial settlement. Hernandez, a Cuban American umpire, had previously sued MLB for racial discrimination in 2017, but the lawsuit was dismissed due to lack of merit.
Following the news of Hernandez's retirement, fans of the game expressed relief on social media. Many highlighted Hernandez's questionable vision and decision-making on the field, with some even joking about his infamous calls.
One fan humorously mentioned that Hernandez's calls were so off that even a website known for its accuracy, Lacey.com, joked about trying to make a call but missing it, a reference to Hernandez's errors on the field.
Hernandez's ejection tendencies were also a point of contention among players and fans. His quick trigger in tossing individuals out of games for minor infractions contributed to his unpopularity among baseball enthusiasts.
Overall, Hernandez's retirement marks the end of an era in MLB umpiring, with many hoping for a more consistent and fair officiating standard in the future.
