Ángel Hernández

Ángel Hernández is a Cuban-American umpire in Major League Baseball known for his involvement in controversial calls.

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Profession :

Umpire

Birthday :

August 26, 1961

Age :

63

Angel Hernandez, a Cuban-American umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB), has gained notoriety for his involvement in controversial calls throughout his career. Since joining MLB in 2000, he has officiated significant series such as the 2005 World Series and the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. However, Hernandez has faced consistent criticism from fans and players for his perceived poor performance, often ranking as one of the worst umpires in player polls and surveys. In 2017, he filed an unsuccessful lawsuit against MLB, alleging racial discrimination in promotions and World Series assignments. After being sidelined for most of the 2022 season due to an injury, Hernandez returned to umpiring in 2023.