We, the undersigned baseball fans, players, and enthusiasts, call upon Major League Baseball to take immediate action and remove Umpire Angel Hernandez from officiating MLB games.

Angel Hernandez's career has been marred by a consistent pattern of questionable calls and poor judgment, which has negatively impacted the integrity and fairness of America's pastime. It is essential for the future of baseball that we address these issues and ensure that the highest standards of officiating are maintained.

Career Highlights of Controversial Calls by Angel Hernandez:

Eavesdropping allegations (July 2019):
MLB removed Hernández as acting crew chief after accusing him of eavesdropping on an MLB investigative call in July 2019, which focused on Hernández's 20-minute game delay due to umpire confusion over league rules. Hernández did not hang up his phone when his interview ended, and instead continued listening to the subsequent questioning of another umpire that he knew was intended to be separate. Joe Torre, MLB's chief baseball officer, wrote him: "Simply put, we find your asserted justifications for remaining on the line to be implausible, internally inconsistent, premised on facts that are incorrect and not credible.... we have concluded that you remained on the line in an effort to intentionally and deceptively eavesdrop on a confidential conversation in order to hear what [umpire] Hickox would say... This is an egregious offense." 

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels (May 9, 2013):
Hernandez was the first base umpire in this game and made a highly debated call when he ruled that a potential double-play ball hit by Astros' player J.D. Martinez was caught by Angels first baseman Albert Pujols, despite the ball appearing to hit the ground. The call ultimately cost the Astros the game.

Game 3, 2017 ALDS (October 8, 2017):
In a crucial playoff game between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians, Hernandez made several questionable calls that favored one team over the other. His inconsistent strike zone and questionable judgment influenced the outcome of the game and potentially altered the course of the series.

The Fan Interference Debacle (October 17, 2018):
During Game 4 of the 2018 ALCS between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros, Angel Hernandez made a pivotal call on fan interference that generated immense controversy. Many baseball experts and fans believed that Hernandez's decision was incorrect, and it had a significant impact on the game's outcome.

Inconsistent Strike Zone (Throughout Career):
Angel Hernandez has a long history of inconsistent strike zone calls, causing frustration among players, managers, and fans alike. His inability to consistently enforce the rules of the game has led to numerous controversies and disputes on the field.

We believe that the integrity and fairness of Major League Baseball are of utmost importance. Angel Hernandez's repeated poor performance and questionable calls have damaged the credibility of the sport. We call upon Major League Baseball to remove Angel Hernandez from officiating MLB games, allowing for a more consistent and fair adjudication of our beloved pastime.

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