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Jun 12, 2023

Angel Hernandez Had Another Terrible Day Behind The Plate, Managing To Anger Both The Yankees And Astros

by Dan Zaksheske August 6, 2023, 7:53 pmupdated August 7, 2023, 11:59 am There are few things in the world that all Americans can agree on. In this divisive culture, nearly everything turns into an

by Dan Zaksheske August 6, 2023, 7:53 pmupdated August 7, 2023, 11:59 am

There are few things in the world that all Americans can agree on. In this divisive culture, nearly everything turns into an argument. But there’s one phrase that anyone can say and gain near universal agreement: Angel Hernandez is a terrible MLB umpire. On Sunday, he managed to bring together Houston Astros and New York Yankees fans.

That’s quite a difficult task. And perhaps the only man that can pull it off is Angel Hernandez.

Let’s go through some of the “highlights” from today’s performance.

First there was this strike call on Yankees hitter Gleyber Torres in the FIRST INNING.

Home Plate Umpire Angel Hernandez is "hitter friendly" 🫥#Astros 0 #Yankees 0 ▼1sᴛ pic.twitter.com/fQyaiagRWq

Angel Hernandez called pitch 2 from Jose Urquidy to Gleyber Torres a strike. Good to have him back. pic.twitter.com/qVG1t2Qh7e

Next, there was a clear swing from a Houston Astros hitter. This isn’t all on Hernandez, but paints a picture of an inept umpire crew.

This is very obviously a swing pic.twitter.com/VH2231unZ8

Then, there was a controversial balk call against Yankees lefty Wandy Peralta.

Ángel Hernández, Balk-Calling Mechanics pic.twitter.com/PYzcBVhwjc

Probably a balk, but hard for the home plate umpire to see that. Normally that call comes from the first-base umpire.

But then, the most controversial call of the game.

ANGEL HERNANDEZ WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! pic.twitter.com/ADJkSAwTtm

That pitch is almost right down the middle. Like, we’re not talking about painting the black here. This pitch is above the knees and right over the plate. Called a ball.

Angel Hernandez still has a job, folks. pic.twitter.com/JaW6rXBSgF

But even with the break, clearly the Yankees dugout did not appreciate Hernandez’ performance today.

Angel Hernandez yelling “I don’t give a shit!” to the Yankees dugout causing Alex Bregman to call time pic.twitter.com/4QH4jQ7MPi

According to Umpire Strike Zone on Twitter, Hernandez missed 21 (!!) calls on balls and strikes in the game.

Final: Astros 9, Yankees 7Umpire: Angel Hernandez#Ready2Reign // #RepBX#HOUvsNYY // #NYYvsHOUMissed Balls: https://t.co/5diYA9h2DUMissed Strikes: https://t.co/3DdUF6QU99Video may not be available immediately after the game pic.twitter.com/LeugN55PtR

It wasn’t all bad, though! There was this moment of levity.

Angel Hernandez practicing his janitorial services for his new upcoming job pic.twitter.com/kF0ws9UOQs

The Astros ultimately won the game, 9-7. As far as we know, Angel Hernandez is still employed by Major League Baseball.

And, don’t forget, Hernandez once tried to sue MLB for discrimination. He claimed that they didn’t let him umpire postseason games because he’s Hispanic.

Except, the judge ruled that they didn’t let him umpire those games because he stinks.

And today’s game will be used as evidence should Hernandez every try that suit again.

Follow Dan Zaksheske on Twitter: @RealDanZak

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Dan began his sports media career at ESPN, where he survived for nearly a decade. Once the Stockholm Syndrome cleared, he made his way to Outkick. He is secure enough in his masculinity to admit he is a cat-enthusiast with three cats, one of which is named “Brady” because his wife wishes she were married to Tom instead of him.

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