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MLB Fans Celebrate Umpire Ángel Hernández Reportedly Retiring From Baseball
MLB umpire Ángel Hernández, one of the most controversial names in all of baseball, reportedly plans to announce his retirement later this week.
Hernández emerged as one of the most recognizable faces among umpires due to his long history of making controversial calls and having a quick trigger to eject players and managers.
As expected, MLB fans had plenty to say about Hernandez calling it a career. Some celebrated his decision to move on from baseball, while others brought up a few of the most viral moments of his career:
The Angel Hernandez mixtape goes hard pic.twitter.com/TDW2q5sB4w
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) May 28, 2024
At long last, Angel Hernandez is retiring. Finally.
— CHGO Cubs (@CHGO_Cubs) May 28, 2024
pic.twitter.com/dnBz4RIwxu
Angel Hernandez got fired years ago he just doesn’t know because he missed the call https://t.co/G8jbgDAlU7
— Dustin Nickerson (@DustinNickerson) May 28, 2024
Nobody will enjoy Angel Hernandez’s retirement more than Hawk Harrelson
— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) May 28, 2024
pic.twitter.com/l9rJk7pomb
In honor of Angel Hernandez's retirement, here is the best costume in the history of Halloween pic.twitter.com/FXreaDhwvr
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) May 28, 2024
A player sent me this back in Spring Training: Ángel Hernández’s car.
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) May 28, 2024
Check the license plate. pic.twitter.com/JBQDjbQJTZ
Not to be dramatic but the announcement of Angel Hernandez retiring is the single greatest piece of news in the history of the sports world
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) May 28, 2024
As we take in the news of Angel Hernández retiring, let us never forget the moment Kyle Schwarber aired years of frustration out for baseball fans around the world.
— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) May 28, 2024
A legendary baseball moment. pic.twitter.com/3W2l9aebpH
Hernandez, who worked his last game May 9, was replaced on his umpiring crew by Jacob Metz.
The 62-year-old worked two World Series (2002, '05) and three All-Star Games (1999, '09, '17) over his career that lasted over three decades.
Tom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Dierberger has a bachelor's in communication from St. John's University. In his spare time, he can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.