This ref, whose reputation for controversy made him a popular punching bag among fans over three decades, is reportedly set to retire effective Tuesday.
Ángel Hernández, the controversial umpire who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, will reportedly retire effective Tuesday, according to multiple reports.Hernández, 62, had been negotiating a financial settlement with MLB since he last umpired a game May 9; the two sides reached an agreement over the weekend, according to USA Today.
Sam Blum of The Athletic reported late Monday that Hernandez is going out on his own terms:On May 8, 2013, Hernandez's reputation was sullied when he ruled a fly ball hit by Adam Rosales of the Oakland A's was a double. In fact, Rosales' home run hit off the first row of bleacher seats and bounced back onto the field. A video review confirmed the call was wrong, but Hernandez allowed the call to stand.
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