BREAKING: MLB controversial figure Confirms Retirement

After more than 30 seasons officiating Major League Baseball games, umpire Angel Hernandez has retired.

MLB issued a statement from Hernandez on Monday night, confirming his retirement:

“Since my first Major League game in 1991, I have had the privilege of living out my childhood dream of umpiring in the Major Leagues,” Hernandez said. “There is nothing better than working in a profession that you enjoy. I cherished the camaraderie with my colleagues and the friendships I have made, including those with locker room attendants in various cities.

“I have decided to spend more time with my family.

“There have been many positive changes in baseball since I began, including the expansion and promotion of minorities. I am proud to have actively contributed to that goal as a Major League umpire.”

Hernandez began his MLB career as a call-up umpire in 1991 and joined the Major League staff in 1993. He officiated three All-Star Games (1999, 2009, 2017), 12 Division Series, eight Championship Series, and two World Series (2002, 2005).

Before reaching the Majors, Hernandez umpired in the Florida State League, Carolina League, Southern League, American Association, and Inter-Alliance in Venezuela.

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Originally from Havana, Cuba, Hernandez now resides in Florida. Notably, he was one of two MLB umpires assigned to the 2016 exhibition game between the Rays and the Cuban National Team in Havana, working alongside fellow umpire Laz Diaz and four Cuban umpires.