Notoriously Awful MLB Umpire Angel Hernandez Trending Following League’s Announcement

MLB umpire Angel Hernandez is now going to have to get on the mic to explain his horrible calls.

Just before Opening Day, the MLB announced that this season, umpires will be required to announce review decisions to the stadium after they make their decision.

This season Major League Umpires will conduct in-park announcements during the Replay Review process. We’re pleased to launch this enhancement to the ballpark and broadcast experiences.  Training has been held in Arizona and Florida this spring. pic.twitter.com/vQvMXXPMjw

— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) April 1, 2022

Immediately after the decision was announced, social media was blowing up with jokes at the expense of Angel Hernandez.

Check out some of the best ones:

The crowd when Angel Hernandez tries to explain his blown call https://t.co/4vchjP9MSV pic.twitter.com/Gqvu0jhBdK

— The Pro & Con Podcast (@TheProandConPod) April 1, 2022

This means there is a non-zero chance that Angel Hernandez gets into a verbal argument over the PA system with fans over a call. You know umpires want to lecture booing fans. https://t.co/JJzxUo3VwX

— Carolina Bull (@Bulls_Are_We) April 1, 2022

Angel Hernandez trying to explain another shitty ass call of his. https://t.co/Ll8AOt49qF pic.twitter.com/2CMstHzOnz

— E=MC Hammertime (@scs_real) April 1, 2022

Oh. Angel Hernandez trying to explain his egregious calls is the last thing I need to hear at a game. https://t.co/BwqqyygbjD

— Bruhette (@AzSportsGirl63) April 1, 2022

CANNOT WAIT to watch Angel Hernandez explaining a botched call https://t.co/azz7DkPkAL

— Zac Grosjean (@ZGrosjean12) April 1, 2022

Angel Hernandez should be restricted to just, He's out because I said so. https://t.co/TuEeUOhFbm

— Radio Justice 📻🎙⚖ (@justiceputnam) April 1, 2022

“Hey can you guys all be quiet, I’m dying to hear what Angel Hernandez has to say” https://t.co/jY1ITP5iyB

— Shawn Iyer (@ShawnIyer) April 1, 2022

Angel Hernandez had been in the news last year after his lawsuit was tossed out.

He had been suing the MLB, alleging that he was discriminated on based on his Cuban descent for larger roles in the postseason.

“The court concludes that no reasonable juror could find that MLB’s stated explanation is a pretext for discriminatory motive,” U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken wrote in granting MLB’s motion for a summary judgment last year.

Now, Angel Hernandez remains one of the longest tenure umpires in the game. And I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot of him on the mic this upcoming season.

Buckle up.

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