It was always amazing to me to see how terrible of a job Angel did, and yet the Umpires Union protected him til the day he retired. If memory serves, Angel sued the MLB multiple times as well because apparently they were racist for not letting him ump playoff or World Series games due to him being Cuban. The Supreme Court ruled that the MLB broke no rules and they weren't racist against Angel, if memory serves.
You are correct. The MLB umpires union is one of the most powerful unions out there. He did sue the MLB as well. There are reports that there was a settlement with him when he retired. Thanks for the comment!
If there’s anyone who wants to umpire for a game, they should train and test, and then if they make wrong calls, they are out, if they make good calls, they stay
Couple things. For an MLB umpire (the best in the world), he was obviously not good. That being said, he is better than any other non professional level umpire or any fan, media and person that criticizes him on here/anywhere else.
I don't know about not playing if hernandez is umping - but i DO know that i would NEVER pay a fine due to being tossed by an umpire that MADE A MISTAKE (and is too proud to admit it). in his case, the ego and arrogance to think your doing your job well fact is absolutely untrue - and the lawsuit by playing the 'race card' is pretty low.....even for that idiot! sadly, hernandez is just one more DEI 'hire' and you can trust me since i umpired for 35 years in 2 of the leagues they mentioned at the beginning~
It would be funny if they named an award after Angel for the WORST umpire every single year. The show how many calls you've blown and how many miss calls you have made behind the plate.
Haha, love the idea of an award for the worst umpire! Imagine the acceptance speeches! Flip side to that coin, it would also be nice if there were awards like MVP, etc for umpires.
He's number 33 out of 59 on the rankings for accuracy as far as I remember, correct me if I'm wrong, so how about we go after the ones who are actually worse.
Thanks for the comment! The MLB is testing ABS (Automated Ball Strike) system or essentially AI/robot umps already in the minors. During the 2023 season, they were tests at the AAA level for half its games and human umpires for the other half. AI umpires are talking over MLB sooner rather than later.
Was he ever investigated for gambling? Because it really seems sus to have that bad of a reputation. I mean he didn't get to the majors with a resume or terrible calls. He had to have been doing something sketchy.
Seriously though I mean, if you take every ball he called a strike and every strike he called a ball, they pretty much just balance themselves out right?
Hernandez is in fact the worst ump ever, however the play at the plate with Michael Tucker was the right call. The throw beat him to the plate, but Piazza had a hard time getting the ball out and his foot touched before the tag was made. You can see it on the replay.
@@baseballyak I too thought at first he was out and believe me, I hate saying Hernandez was right considering umps like Him are ruining the game, but I remember ESPN showing the replay the next day and also saying the tag wasn’t made until after his toe touched. Of course they didn’t have hidef in those days, but he did miss him. Thanks to you for videos.
One day a lot of people are going to owe Angel Hernandez a huge apology. He is NOT the worst umpire in baseball and notice its always the same videos shown to point out his miss calls. You umpire 20 plus years your gonna miss some calls. He is not the best, but not the worst and his reputation as bad only took off when MLB needed his reputation to go sour during his lawsuit. Yet nobody recognizes that. He has never scored as the worst ump, yet he has continued to be called that. Umpiring today is much better than it was before Angel's time in baseball. It continues to get better though fans don't think so, because they are of mistaken belief that the little strike zone box on their tv is always right.
Thanks for the comment! In 2023 alone he had 161 missed calls in 10 games. I would say the rankings vary year by year, but I get it's a tough job. Bucknor, Diaz, and Wendelstedt are giving Hernandez some competition in this category.
This turkey needs to see an ophthalmologist because he clearly can't see properly with some of the calls he has made! Thankfully he retired and it's the best news MLB could ever receive!
He saves his "errors" for crucial moments in the game. He definitely is making money off the books from somewhere. Family sports betting with his money or something.
I think someone needs to offer Angel Hernandez Islanders or Rangers tickets (any NHL team really). Seemingly nice gift. But early game, maybe after the first period or so, have Angel ejected to the cheers of countless fans. A taste of karma.
When he umps most don’t watch anymore as the game is always rigged it seems bad look MLB. Maybe time to get stationary umps and not humans as bad as this clown
Ángel retired last night. Best call he ever made.
He got that call right for sure!
I think MLB essentially paid him to go away. But he'll get a nice pension I'm sure.
yes
Joe West and Hernandez hurt the game a lot
I'll drink to that!
All the managers and teams should get together and refuse to play if angel hernandez is Working the game.
A strike against Angel Hernandez? Totally agree, lol.
they would loose millions of dollars. Not going to happen.
Fans, too. Don't buy tickets to any game he works. Force the league's hand financially.
Agree
It's all a moot point now because he's finally gone.
If I was as bad at my job as Angel Hernandez is at his job, I would have been fired a long time ago.
yes, MLB needs to something different about holding their umps accountable.
He just “retired” lol
Dude saw this video and decided it was time to retire
Crazy timing!
Angel would have to get a LOT better to be bad.
The bar is super low for him!
Laz Diaz, and CB Buckner-- "Hold my beer!"
Appreciate your comment and humor, lol.
Bad enough to announce his completely not forced upon him retirement mid-season.
The timing was definitely suspect.
Yes, Angel finally made a great call, Good Riddance!!
He had a good run for over 30 years in the MLB for sure.
And he just announced retirement!!!!!😂😂😂 starting Tuesday the 28th!!!
You are on it!
I have seen a lot of videos on Angel Hernandez, but the way you represent this video is amazing. It forced me to subscribe to your channel.
Thank you! We really appreciate your support!!
And, don’t forget C.B. Bucknor!
His worst Call was in Detroit, when Gallaraga was Pitching a Perfect Game, and that game got messed up because of Angel
That game in particular is called the "28 out game." He still pitched a gem!
That was Jim Joyce
Laz Diaz is a close second
I'm sure Aaron Boone agrees!
Nah, CB Buckner
He’s so bad that he has to retire.
Great move by Angel.
His three blown calls in a playoff game cost him the World Series that year, and possibly for good.
Totally agree on that take. Don't see him umping any World Series.
Thank GOD he is retiring.... worst thing in baseball period.
Great timing before the AI umps take over...
HE should be FIRED
He retired so close enough, lol.
Angel Hernandez has finally retired from umpiring.
33 years later!
Nobody needs to worry anymore, he retired!
That's a relief!
Well, now we have Bob Davidson
Angel Hernandez's best call: "I'm retiring from umpiring!"
yes, and confirmed about a hour ago. wow
Fun fact: Angel Hernandez called a strike 6.78 inches away from strike zone😮
I almost fell of my chair, lol!
After seeing so many missed calls by other umps this year, some of them are running a very close second.
There have been many. No doubt it's a tough job, but AI will assist in the near future.
How do you only have 72 subs
I'm you're 73rd sub
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Hernandez just announced his retirement.
yes, great call!
If he made 19 incorrect calls per game in 2016, then his accuracy wasn’t 96.88%.
That's a good point to consider when evaluating accuracy.
By my math, that means he got 590 calls right in 2016. That must include flyouts in the outfield.
Very quality video for a low sub channel. subscribed
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@8:08, when the narration says Angel's lawsuit was moved to the Southern District of New York, the footage clearly shows the US Archives Building.
Thanks for the feedback. Looking into it and noted!
@@baseballyak Otherwise it was a great video. I knew bits & pieces of Angel's erratic work, but hadn't put it all together they way you had. Thx!
Title update request: How bad WAS Angel Hernandaz actually? 😂
lol, the timing of his pending retirement is impeccable.
Thank the lord he retired
The official "I'm outta here" move!
Thats 22 years too long. I know where the strike zone is and I'm nearsighted.
maybe MLB should provide glasses to the umps that need them.
It was always amazing to me to see how terrible of a job Angel did, and yet the Umpires Union protected him til the day he retired. If memory serves, Angel sued the MLB multiple times as well because apparently they were racist for not letting him ump playoff or World Series games due to him being Cuban. The Supreme Court ruled that the MLB broke no rules and they weren't racist against Angel, if memory serves.
You are correct. The MLB umpires union is one of the most powerful unions out there. He did sue the MLB as well. There are reports that there was a settlement with him when he retired. Thanks for the comment!
If there’s anyone who wants to umpire for a game, they should train and test, and then if they make wrong calls, they are out, if they make good calls, they stay
common sense to me!
They should have a party 🎉
👇
With some Takis!
Maury Povich’s doppelgänger, lol
Haha, no kidding!
And now he is gone!
after decades with MLB, wow...
he made $$$ for intentionally missing calls. DUH
He made quite a bit money per year with the MLB alone.
I always wondered how he passed his yearly eye test. I assume they test MLB umps every year in the spring.
lol Lance. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Was this video the reason he retired?
I hope not unless he watches RUclips on his spare time when not at games, lol.
His retirement was announced today, redsock and yankees fans are calling peace to celebrate.
Originally from Boston. 100%!
You can argue on the first one that the way the catcher caught the ball threw Angel off
Totally get it, and some catchers are real good as placing the ball.
What do you expect from Angel Hernandez?? He is the first legally blind ump in MLB history.
He is helping the AI push for MLB for sure.
This video could’ve been one second long consisting of a black background with centered white text that says, “very.”
lol, good point.
Couple things. For an MLB umpire (the best in the world), he was obviously not good. That being said, he is better than any other non professional level umpire or any fan, media and person that criticizes him on here/anywhere else.
Agree with you 100%. Thanks for the comment and good take!
He definitely shouldn’t be named Angel.
lol
Good riddance , You're up next Bucknor
That last Cardinals-White Sox was a crazy blown call by Bucknor!
When you can't get a call right even when watching it on replay... That was Angel in a nutshell.
haha for sure. Thanks for watching Drums!
You deserve more than 105 subs
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Worst ump in history of MLB glad they bought him out
Totally agree, Hernandez was something else!
I’m glad he’s finally gone he made some crazy calls over the years against my Yankees
My Red Sox too, I feel yah.
I don't know about not playing if hernandez is umping - but i DO know that i would NEVER pay a fine due to being tossed by an umpire that MADE A MISTAKE (and is too proud to admit it). in his case, the ego and arrogance to think your doing your job well fact is absolutely untrue - and the lawsuit by playing the 'race card' is pretty low.....even for that idiot! sadly, hernandez is just one more DEI 'hire' and you can trust me since i umpired for 35 years in 2 of the leagues they mentioned at the beginning~
Thank you for sharing your insights and experience with us!
They should allow a review of every pitch thrown when he’s behind the plate…this guy should have been fired years ago
only a matter of time before the robot umps come...
It would be funny if they named an award after Angel for the WORST umpire every single year. The show how many calls you've blown and how many miss calls you have made behind the plate.
Haha, love the idea of an award for the worst umpire! Imagine the acceptance speeches! Flip side to that coin, it would also be nice if there were awards like MVP, etc for umpires.
Angel Hernandez, what a ..... surprise. He literally affects the outcome of games. Glad to know we have a diverse group of umpires.
He keeps us on the edge of our seats for sure...
He's number 33 out of 59 on the rankings for accuracy as far as I remember, correct me if I'm wrong, so how about we go after the ones who are actually worse.
Thanks for the comment. For what timeframe are your rankings?
The worst ever!!!!!
Thanks for watching our video!
“Hired !!” - every little league host
haha, that would be epic.
Angel is gone now. Is there any fixing this? Consistently poor performance by an umpire needs to be addressed.
Thanks for the comment! The MLB is testing ABS (Automated Ball Strike) system or essentially AI/robot umps already in the minors. During the 2023 season, they were tests at the AAA level for half its games and human umpires for the other half. AI umpires are talking over MLB sooner rather than later.
I was just mistaken, that was Joyce, I'm very Sorry
No worries, we all have those "oops" moments!
And in this video we will be using these competitive formats
Thanks for watching Marco!
I read that he reached a deal with Angel. How much did they pay him off to leave? Can't fire them, so...
There are reports of him getting a settlement but not a raw figure so far.
Yah without that buffer zone. That strike zone on tv isn’t accurate!
Haha, thanks for watching and for your comment!
No all the umpires 🤬😡
I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
He retired
crazy timing!
@@baseballyak Kyle Schwarber’s peaceful explanation will always be my favorite.
He was bad enough that MLB kept him on the job for 33 years.
Thanks for your comment! Who knew being bad at something could be a job security guarantee for 33 years in MLB!
Angel made ALL of those BAD calls so people would remember him. He'll never make it into the Hall of Fame
Thanks for watching Robert! I agree, as I don't think the Hall of Fame is in his cards, lol. He will forever be infamous in MLB history.
He is so bad that it is literally a criminal act to allow him to officiate a sport where gambling is legal. He has to be onnthe take.
I'm sure when he umps it affects Vegas line spread of the games.
He will not missed.
Thanks for the comment!
I love how everything on this channel is “How GOOD is __ actually?” and then this is “How BAD?” 😂
haha, thanks for watching Jonathan! We got another surprise "How BAD" vid coming soon so stay tuned.
Made a mistake He was a MLB Umpire since 1992
Thanks for reaching out! He umpired his first game in May of 1991 for the MLB.
1:09 Carolina, not California
Thanks for watching and for pointing that out Doctor! We know we messed up there as we got too excited making the video. 🤦🏻♂️
Very bad!
Spot on. Thanks for watching!
He keeps making rookie mistakes. One would think, as seasoned as he is in the profession, that he’d be showing marked improvement.
Absolutely. Like in any profession, experience should lead to improvement and growth.
Bro. Your inconsistent narration volume is almost as inconsistent as Angel Hernandez's strike zone
Haha,thanks for the feedback Dasparks and for watching the video.
He retired, and the whole of baseball breathed a collective sigh of relief!!!!😅😅😅
No doubt Mark! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment!
He chose the profession to ruin baseball
After decades of work in the MLB he is finally retiring...
Was he ever investigated for gambling? Because it really seems sus to have that bad of a reputation. I mean he didn't get to the majors with a resume or terrible calls. He had to have been doing something sketchy.
Not that I know of, but IMO he just wasn't good at his job. Wouldn't rule it out though.
He moved through the ranks like Sherman through Atlanta.
haha, you know your history!
No need to put "actually" on the end of the title.
Thanks for your feedback and watching my videos!
This aged well. 😂
for sure!
Seriously though I mean, if you take every ball he called a strike and every strike he called a ball, they pretty much just balance themselves out right?
Now that's an interesting spin on it TJ, lol. Angel Hernandez was focused on balance. Thanks for watching!
Hernandez is in fact the worst ump ever, however the play at the plate with Michael Tucker was the right call. The throw beat him to the plate, but Piazza had a hard time getting the ball out and his foot touched before the tag was made. You can see it on the replay.
It's important to review the replay and analyze the play from different angles. Appreciate your perspective on it and your comment.
@@baseballyak I too thought at first he was out and believe me, I hate saying Hernandez was right considering umps like Him are ruining the game, but I remember ESPN showing the replay the next day and also saying the tag wasn’t made until after his toe touched. Of course they didn’t have hidef in those days, but he did miss him. Thanks to you for videos.
Players rate him poorly? Maybe horrible.
lol,thanks for the comment! Appreciate it
Wow he got paid that much money. LOL wow
about $430,000 per year at least! Not bad at all.
Angel calling a game as if he is looking through the clouds!
lol Ray!
I’ve always said while everyone has an imaginary box. He has a rapidly changing shape all dependent on how many flakes of cereal was in his bowl
lol, thanks for watching!
Angel Hernandez he needs to be fired
He retired but there are some reports about a settlement but not confirmed.
I seriously doubt anyone whos making these bad comments , can do any better.?....
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Hernandez isn't nearly as bad (terrible) as Joe Biden.
I would love to see that competition!
I would love to have seen Earl Weaver going at Angel. … Hernandez wouldn’t have had a chance… LOL
With Weaver's track record, he would most likely be thrown out of the those games at least once, lol.
He is the worst empire I have ever seen! He’s somebody’s family member in the league!
Thanks for your comment. I know his job was hard, but he def had a good gig all these years
I’m happy he’s leaving!!!!!!😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
So are many MLB fans and players!
One day a lot of people are going to owe Angel Hernandez a huge apology. He is NOT the worst umpire in baseball and notice its always the same videos shown to point out his miss calls. You umpire 20 plus years your gonna miss some calls. He is not the best, but not the worst and his reputation as bad only took off when MLB needed his reputation to go sour during his lawsuit. Yet nobody recognizes that. He has never scored as the worst ump, yet he has continued to be called that. Umpiring today is much better than it was before Angel's time in baseball. It continues to get better though fans don't think so, because they are of mistaken belief that the little strike zone box on their tv is always right.
Thanks for the comment! In 2023 alone he had 161 missed calls in 10 games. I would say the rankings vary year by year, but I get it's a tough job. Bucknor, Diaz, and Wendelstedt are giving Hernandez some competition in this category.
Agree
Thank you for your support!
This is on commissioners job to rid incompetent idiots if the nfl can do it how about the people in charge getting rid of him
You're right, accountability should be a top priority. The MLBUA is so powerful as well.
California league?
Carolina League
Thanks for the comment and catching that!
This turkey needs to see an ophthalmologist because he clearly can't see properly with some of the calls he has made! Thankfully he retired and it's the best news MLB could ever receive!
haha, it's tough profession, but there needs to be more accountability in the MLB. Welcome news for sure when he retired!
He actually made a boring game interesting. 😅
Can't deny that, lol.
He saves his "errors" for crucial moments in the game. He definitely is making money off the books from somewhere. Family sports betting with his money or something.
haha, are you saying he's the Tim Donaghy of the MLB?
I think someone needs to offer Angel Hernandez Islanders or Rangers tickets (any NHL team really). Seemingly nice gift. But early game, maybe after the first period or so, have Angel ejected to the cheers of countless fans. A taste of karma.
You should be a story teller. Such a creative scenario!
When he umps most don’t watch anymore as the game is always rigged it seems bad look MLB. Maybe time to get stationary umps and not humans as bad as this clown
Robot umps are coming especially in the world of AI.
It's really how blind is AHo
Thanks for the comment! Don't know but stats don't lie.