It’s the absence noticed by so many baseball fans in 2023: Angel Hernandez, the umpire everyone from fans to announcers loves to rip because of his calls, has only worked one game this season.
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Two months ago, our Andrew Joseph wrote about this and was told it was due to a “medical matter” by Major League Umpires director Randy Marsh.
But as some have noticed that Hernandez has been calling some minor league games as of late. Does that mean he’ll be called up to the majors at some point soon? No word on that as of yet!
The home plate umpire for tonight's game between the Charlotte Knights and the Durham Bulls is Ángel Hernández. pic.twitter.com/GRDZFJID2C
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) July 25, 2023
Ángel Hernández is rehabbing in the minor leagues. pic.twitter.com/wxQ489XNWb
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) July 22, 2023
Sometimes you win.
Sometimes you lose.
Sometimes ANGEL HERNANDEZ OF ALL PEOPLE SHOWS UP because we can’t have anything nice.Seriously. Who did the @DurhamBulls make angry to have this happen?! pic.twitter.com/Pht2Bi9xoF
— Ken Childs (@TheKenChilds) July 25, 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the man, the myth, the infamous legend himself – Angel Hernandez.@11lizzie pic.twitter.com/VWhkKz6tVI
— Chris Talks At You (@senatorCK) July 25, 2023