The season-long stats are in, and oft-criticized umpire Ángel Hernández earned a predictable title for his 2023 work.
According to Umpire Auditor, Hernández graded out as the lowest-rated umpire in Major League Baseball this season among those who umped at least 10 games. In total, Hernández missed more than 160 calls behind home plate this season despite working just 10 games behind the plate due to a back injury that kept him sidelined until August. Hernández also worked what Umpire Auditor graded out as the lowest-rated game by any umpire this season, a Sept. 15th game between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Angel Hernandez finished the regular season as the lowest rated umpire (min 10 games).
— Umpire Auditor (@UmpireAuditor) October 2, 2023
He didn't get his start until August due to a back injury, but he racked up 161 bad calls in 10 games, including the lowest rated game.
His season may be over, but may our memories live on. pic.twitter.com/or3hweE1yL
