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.
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.
