Avast ye! That scurvy ump be walkin' the plank for his wretched calls - arrr, he be fired!
2024-04-13
Avast ye mateys! Angel Hernandez be known as the scurviest umpire on the seven seas, but on Friday night, he be sailin' straight into Davy Jones' locker with his dreadful calls. Aye, 'twas a spectacle to behold!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, Angel Hernandez be a scallywag of an MLB umpire, but on Friday night, he went and set a new standard for himself. This old sea dog, who's been umping since 1991, was behind the plate for a showdown between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. And let me tell ye, it was a sight to behold, but not in a good way, mateys.The clip that's been making the rounds shows a rookie getting rung up on three sliders that were closer to Davy Jones' locker than the strike zone. According to the Umpire Auditor, that call missed the mark by a whopping 6.78 inches, shiver me timbers! The announcers were left dumbfounded, with one of 'em remarking that the boys better start swinging if they wanna make it to dinner on time, as ol' Angel had a reservation.But that was just the tip of the iceberg. Hernandez managed to rack up a string of questionable calls, with some pitches as far off the mark as a buried treasure. Fans took to the social seas to voice their displeasure, calling for the league to walk the plank and bring in the robo umps. This old salt has a history of causing a stir, having even sued the league for discrimination. Looks like Hernandez may need to adjust his compass if he wants to stay afloat in these turbulent waters.