MLB Umpire Angel Hernandez Retiring After Three Decades
Posted: Tue May 28, 2024 12:15 pm
Angel Hernandez is retiring effective immediately, ending a controversial three-decade-long career as a Major League umpire that in recent years turned him into a source of consternation with players and fans.
Hernandez, 62, who in a statement confirmed earlier reports he would be retiring, reached a settlement to leave Major League Baseball, according to a source, and will leave after umpiring thousands of games since his debut in 1991.
He worked his last game on May 9.
Via Jeff Passan/ESPN