Arrr, the infamous Angel Hernandez be hangin' up his hat in the MLB. Fair winds and smooth sailin', matey!
2024-05-27
Arrr mateys! Word on the high seas be that Angel Hernandez, after 34 long voyages as an umpire in Major League Baseball, be hangin' up his hat. Aye, 'tis said he's gainin' quite the reputation fer his calls on the field. Farewell to ye, Hernandez! May ye find fair winds and followin' seas in retirement!
Arrr mateys, the dreaded Major League Baseball umpire Angel Hernandez be retirin' from the seas on Tuesday, after 34 long seasons as a scallywag in the majors. Hernandez, 62 years young, first joined the MLB ranks back in 1991 as a National League umpire, eventually sailin' through all the majors since 2000.This ol' sea dog has earned himself a reputation as one of the worst in the majors, with his horrendous calls makin' waves in recent years. In one particularly egregious incident, he called strikes on pitches that were leagues away from the plate, leavin' the game announcers speechless and the players walkin' the plank in frustration.Last year, the scallywag ranked dead-last in correct-call rate, and this season he be sittin' at 67th out of 85 umps. Even Cy Young Award winner C.C. Sabathia took a swing at Hernandez, sayin' he shouldn't be officiatin' postseason games.As the league considers implementin' an automated balls and strikes system, Hernandez himself accused the league of discriminatin' against minority umpires, which led to a lawsuit that he ultimately lost. Despite the controversies, Hernandez umpired three All-Star Games, 12 ALDS, eight ALCS, and two World Series in his illustrious career on the seven seas.So, fair winds and calm seas to ye, Angel Hernandez, as ye embark on a new journey after hangin' up yer umpiring gear. Arrr!