Angel Hernandez receives backlash from Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies fans for missing 21 calls; Details here
Toronto Blue Jays and the Colorado Rockies, fans from both teams found themselves sharing a common frustration—an inconsistent strike zone. This erratic officiating was attributed to veteran umpire Angel Hernandez, who has long been a lightning rod for criticism due to his widely inconsistent calls, especially when it comes to balls and strikes.
Angel Hernandez has a reputation in baseball circles for his polarizing officiating style, which has drawn the ire of both players and fans over the years. His track record of inconsistent calls, particularly in crucial moments of games, has made him a controversial figure in the sport.
High Number of Missed Calls by Hernandez
In the game between the Blue Jays and Rockies, Hernandez missed a staggering 21 calls, a number that would be considered unacceptable for most umpires. Unfortunately, it's not unusual for Hernandez to have such outings. One pivotal instance came in the top of the sixth inning when Hernandez incorrectly called a clear strike three-pitch as a ball, allowing Blue Jays player Danny Jansen to capitalize with a two-run home run on the next pitch. This missed call proved to be a turning point in the game.
Although Jansen's case was one of the most significant, another glaring error occurred when Hernandez failed to call a clear strike on Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu. With a full count in the bottom of the fourth inning, Ryu's pitch was well within the strike zone, but Hernandez inexplicably missed it, awarding Rockies' Nolan Jones a walk. Fortunately, Ryu managed to secure a double play shortly after, ending the inning.
Despite the Blue Jays eventually winning the game 13-9, securing a vital victory in their hunt for a wild-card spot, the talk both during and
