Ángel Hernández, the umpire who was the target of heavy criticism over blown calls and sued Major League Baseball in 2017, claiming racial discrimination, is retiring after over 30 years as a major league umpire.
MLB and Hernández, 62, reached a financial settlement over the weekend, USA Today reported.
“Starting with my first major league game in 1991, I have had the very good experience of living out my childhood dream of umpiring in the major leagues,” Hernández said in a statement. “I treasured the camaraderie of my colleagues and the friendships I have made along the way. I have decided that I want to spend more time with my family.”
Hernández claimed in his lawsuit that he was denied a crew chief position and World Series assignments because of his race, but a U.S. District Court in 2021 dismissed the case, later upheld by the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
