Angel Hernandez Isn’t Actually Bad 

When I started this video, Angel Hernandez was an umpire. Now with 10 minutes to go, he is no longer an umpire. Pretty crazy for a sport that doesn't exist.

"Angel Hernandez isn't actually bad" might be the most controversial statement I've seen in a while.

The timing of this video is insane. Most people won’t realize this actually came out 1 day before he announced his retirement. Crazy.

I like to think Angel Hernandez saw this video defending him, shed a tear, and officially retired.

THE DAY AFTER YOU POSTED THIS AND ANGEL HERNANDEZ JUST RETIRED LMAO

All it took was for one person to say "I mean he's not THE worst" for Angel to announce retirement.

This guy is so good at making videos about something that doesn’t even exist. The stories he makes about “umpires” just shows how much dedication he has to his fake little game he made up.

Angel saw one nice thing about him and said "Now... I can retire" lol

Angel Hernandez waited 30 years for someone to say he's not bad to finally retire

The problem isn't him being bad. It's that when he makes a bad call it's almost always horrendous. How do you call those 3 pitches to Langford strikes?

"You wanna get on ESPN tonight? I aint gonna do it" ngl thats cold lmao

Angel just watched this and, with the first tear of joy he has shed in decades, called it a career knowing that at least one person sees his cumulative career accomplishments.

Since Pat Hoberg called a game better than a robot would, perhaps MLB should enter all his calls into an algorithm to create their inevitable robot umpire.

the ump POV shots made me feel for them for a second, then I remembered I'm not professionally trained and haven't been calling balls and strikes in MLB for the last 25 years

Baseball Doesn’t Exist caused Angel Hernandez to retire. You can’t tell me otherwise

i feel like angels calls behind the plate aren’t why people hate him it’s a combination of how quickly he ejects people and his atrocious calls in the field

This might just be the most perfectly timed video on this channel.

Statistically Angel Hernandez might not be the worst, but he makes the WORST calls at the worst times

C.B. Bucknor real quiet right now

You have got some balls of steel telling 76k MLB fans angel Hernandez isn’t bad

You literally made him retire because he took pride in being the worst umpire and you destroyed that pride.

Bro said “my legacy is secure lemme head out”

Who else felt very proud of themselves after 2:35 for getting all the calls right? sign me up to ump right now

one thing to note that most baseball players dont mind a ump missing as long as the miss is consistent the entire game every game. So they know the strike zone that umpire tend to have. its when they are all over the place that they get heated. (of course this is not a set rule in stone and outcomes can vary)

Now you need to make a video of the true GOAT of bad umping. "Cowboy" Joe West.

At 21:33, notice that 9 of the 10 worst umpires have 17+ years experience while the ten best all have 5 or less. Imagine how many guys are stuck in the minors while Jerry Layne works his 30th year. It’s ridiculous

54 of 68 is pretty fuckin terrible. If there were 53 people better than me in a group of 68 people, I would not think I was average.

Dude got ejected by Randy Marsh. Imagine getting ejected by a south park character. I imagine after that, Randy stripped down to his whittie tighties and started fighting the players 70 year old fathers.

16:50 “you stink and I don’t like you” has to be the funniest possible insult he could’ve selected. like the most G-rated insult said in the angriest possible tone 😂

It's crazy to post this, than 24 hrs later he retires. You have power for a sport that doesn't exist

The catch of the catcher's mask at 10:39 is dope

I feel like it's not the frequency of bad calls with Angel, it's more how extreme the bad calls are. He might not miss the most but when he does he misses big time. And his propensity for throwing players out. I don't have the data on if he throws more guys out than others but it certainly feels that way. If an ump makes a bad strike call the batter will move on by the next time he bats, but when they get tossed that's all they think about the rest of the day, so that would probably cause people to lean a lot more negatively towards their opinion of him. Then now that he already has a reputation for being bad, making people more likely to blow up at him... bit of a downward spiral

This channel deserves an Emmy. The research is top notch. I’m no longer an Angel hater.

A rare video that acknowledges how difficult umpiring is and defends an organization that really cant defend itself publically. They are always the punching bag. Its nice to see someone take their side for once.

The problem is that when he makes a bad call, it is one of the worst calls imaginable.

People gotta realize modern pitching is meant to deceive the batter with the most subtle of movements. The best pitchers throw 3 pitch combos where a 2 seam strike and a cutter ball only change direction across the plate.

The fact the me makes a vid about Paul Skenes, 1 day later he gets called up. Now he makes a vid abt Angel Hernandez, and 1 day later he retires. Bro predicted the future twice!

Hold up, you’re saying the dad that sells weed from South Park was the real culprit behind the Nick Michael ejection? Earth shattering

Years of calling him a bad umpire and he was unfazed, one video saying he isn't that bad and he retires 💀

Most people have no idea how hard umpiring is, especially behind the plate. With the digital strike improvements, missed calls stick out. Most people wouldn't even notice most missed calls if you take the zone off the screen.. Umpires have been getting better and better for years. It's just that misses are obvious during broadcast now. There are obviously some umpires that have been around too long and need to hang up the ole ball pouch. But there are several that are working now that are amongst the best, most accurate ones to call balls and strikes of all time.

"This video is sponsored by Angel Hernandez"

As Japanese, I’ll say Bob Davidson is the WORST ump. in the history of baseball.

Angel Hernandez is the type of guy to get a water cup and fill it up with soda

Who’s here after angel retired?

I’m not a baseball analytics nerd so sorry if this is already a thing; when they grade umps on missed calls to rank them, they need to use a system that gives more points against corresponding with more egregious misses. If ump 1 misses 10 calls a game but they’re within an inch of the zone and ump 2 misses 5 a game but they’re all 5 inches from the zone, which is worse?

8:07 RANDY MARSH?!?!?

Man’s retiring one day after this video drops. Ain’t a coincidence. Congratulations, baseballdoesntexist, you’ve done it!

I can’t believe your timing. I watched this video a few hours after it was posted and now Angel retired. After watching this I kind of feel bad for the guy. Did he make some bad calls - yes but he was going what everyone strives to do - get better as they get more experience. He may have not been perfect but apparently according to his fellow umpires is one of the nicest human beings around. Hopefully one day this channel can interview him in long form.

made the video right before Angel Hernandez announces his retirement

Perfect example of "its harder then it looks"

Get this man a lottery ticket right now

Bro made Angel Hernandez say “Oh atleast one guy doesn’t think i’m the worst, i’ll retire now”

Saying that being worse than over 70% of umpires isn't that bad is a crazy stance to take. As if not being the absolute worst of all time means that he's not bad.

I think it was Jomboy Media that did this but I'm not 100%. They compared where Angel Hernandez sets up compared to Pat Hoberg who called a perfect game, Hernandez sets up in the same spot no matter what, where as the perfect game ump sets up so that he is right above the catchers target at all times, also Hernandez blinks a lot so he misses things.

I’m a basketball guy but love this channel. In the nba it’s Scott foster.

Thank you BDE for showing us how hard umpiring actually is! Those Ump Cam shots show how things like pitch movement and framing make calling Balls/Strikes pretty hard.

What I get from this is that tv needs to fix the strike zone box

He’s not the least accurate umpire, but he’s still one of the worst. He has a bad attitude. You pretty much never see him back down, apologize, take responsibility for a mistake, or admit he’s wrong. I’m no expert, but I think he needs to have more humility and be more professional from what I’ve seen of him.

According to this video, Angel Hernandez is retiring at the top of his game.

Thank you for showing the pitch at 2:45. It’s amazing how many people don’t realize that those boxes on screen are faulty. I’m glad they added the ump cameras.

Angel Hernandez is an inspiration to blind children everywhere, a testament to the indomitable human spirit that refuses to be limited by physical constraints. His story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of hope. Blind since birth, Angel never allowed his lack of sight to define his capabilities or restrict his aspirations. Instead, he embraced his unique perspective on the world, one not clouded by the visual distractions that often preoccupy those with sight. Angel's world is one of texture, sound, and nuanced perception, allowing him to experience life in a profoundly deep and meaningful way. From a young age, Angel displayed an exceptional talent for music. His acute sense of hearing enabled him to discern notes and rhythms with incredible precision, and he soon became a virtuoso pianist, his fingers dancing over the keys with a grace and confidence that belied his years. His performances, imbued with emotion and a palpable joy for life, have moved audiences to tears and inspired countless others to pursue their passions regardless of the obstacles they face. But Angel's influence extends beyond the concert hall. He is a vocal advocate for accessibility and inclusivity, working tirelessly to ensure that blind children have the same opportunities as their sighted peers. He visits schools and community centers, sharing his story and encouraging children to dream big. His message is clear: "Your only limit is your imagination." In a world that often focuses on limitations, Angel Hernandez stands as a beacon of possibility. His life is a reminder that with courage, perseverance, and a positive outlook, anyone can overcome adversity and achieve greatness. For blind children looking for a role model, Angel's journey is a source of endless inspiration, showing them that they, too, can reach for the stars and find their place in the world. Angel's story is not just about overcoming blindness; it's about shattering expectations and redefining what's possible. It's a narrative that resonates with all of us, sighted or not, for it speaks to the universal human experience of facing challenges and emerging stronger. Angel Hernandez, with his unwavering spirit and boundless optimism, is indeed an inspiration to us all.

Angel retiring a day after this coming out is Comedy

wait ... wait ... so you're telling me the WHOLE reason Angel got SHAFTED isn't because he made bad calls, but that he made MLB look bad? wow...

The man really saw this video and said "I can't do this anymore, I'm done"

Bro forced the most well-known umpire in MLB history into retirement

The strike zone is not where the ball hits the mitt, it’s when it goes over the plate. Players move forward and back in the box for a reason, but the call is always made at the point it crosses the plate. You need to rethink what the strike zone actually is and what mlb explains it as.

Being a match official is never easy. Being an umpire in cricket I should know. Match officials whether a ref or umpire get the worst of it from players, coaches, managers and fans. It's a tuff job and u gotta be able to ignore the masses. I beg these ppl who always think they can do a better job than officials to step on the field and do wat we do

“You stink” and “I don’t like you” made me laugh more than it should have

Last time I checked though, I don't view things in 24 frames per second. the ump cam should be in at least 60 fps to compare to human sight.

wake up new baseball doesn’t exist video dropped

Seeing this video was all the vindication he needed, he dropped the suit and 🎤 and rung himself up

He deadass saw this video and decided to retire LMAO

If Angel Hernandez is not even the worst umpire, there is no better arguments for robo ump.

This video in a nutshell: Statistics don't lie, but liars love using statistics. Or to be more kind: What's worse? Lots of tiny mistakes or the occasional MASSIVE blunder?

May not be the worst, but its his approach and attitude that makes him completely hated.

There's more to umpiring than calling balls and strikes! EVERY single time you say he's not bad you quote a ball/strike statistic as if that's all there is to umpiring, but his bad calls aren't all ball/strike calls. He makes bad calls all over the field, especially in critical moments.

I was almost humbled, almost gave him a break, but then he goes and sues for racial discrimination. Really? Douche.

I was at the game where Aaron Boone got tossed for nothing

Angel Hernandez retiring ONE DAY after this video’s release CAN NOT be a coincidence

It seems like the bigger issue is that the MLB doesn't even know what the strike zone is if multiple broadcasts and statistical reports aren't consistent. And there's a grey area around the zone?

WE SMOKING THE ANGEL HERNANDEZ PACK BOYS.

My guy defended him and he still retired 🤣🎉

dude wtf he just retired after you made the video...

We’re not payed hundreds of thousands of dollars to make calls tho…

Just because he isn't the worst doesn't mean he's not bad. He's become an online figure for terrible umping and I doubt anything will change that, no matter how right or wrong it is.

Angel retiring the day after this video comes out is… impeccable timing 😂

1:34 you forgot to mention it was a one run game with the bases loaded. And I wasn’t even mad about the loss. I was infuriated because I knew the umpire would face zero consequences for the screwup.

You had me for a minute there. I was telling my coworker about this video and he disagreed. He's got a few years in new and was referencing 2001, which i don't remember, because i was 10. So i did some digging. I found an article complaining about him back in 2012, in which the author pointed to an incident from 1997. Nope, angel is horrible.

Someone makes a video defending Angel Hernandez and the guy went ahead and retired. Talk about soft!

I think it would be funny if they put Angel into MLB The Show 2025 video game cover. He’s so iconic that I know guys who only watch basketball know Angel

I don’t think many people realize how important the catcher’s receiving and pitch presentation is to balls and strikes being called

Who else is here after Angel announced his retirement?

You missed the best part of Hernandez screwing up that play at the plate in the Mets/Braves game in 1999: supposedly, the reason he called the runner safe to end the game was that he had a ride to catch after the game or something and just wanted to get out of there. That moment sticks so badly in my memory.

Someone like me, who's never stood behind home plate, going 4 for 4 on the calls at the beginning is the reason everyone is fed up with the umps.

GREAT, you forced Angel Hernandez's retirement with this video. Congrats! ;)

And now, less than 36 hours after this video came out, Passan is reporting that Angel is retiring effective immediately. Nice try BDE, better luck next time

What you were saying about how Angel isn’t one of the worst umpires based on accuracy, I agree with. The only difference with Angel is his worst calls are the worst in the league.

Regarding Pat Hoberg and the Red Sox: it's _almost_ like every close call makes one of the two teams mad, regardless of whether it's correct; it's _almost_ like every team is mad at every umpire all the time and behave like children because the outrage is performative and baseball gives players and coaches and fans permission to get spitting mad whenever they lose; it's _almost_ like ump abuse is normalized and nobody would ever tolerate that shit in _their_ workplace or from _their_ coworkers. None of this is to say that Angel Hernandez, or any other ump, doesn't have a responsibility to do a good job to the best of their abilities. It's just to say that screaming hatred, sending death threats, and generally behaving like a piece of shit towards someone because they thought a ball going 90 mph was an inch to the left of where it actually was is _maybe_ a bit of an overreaction. The robo umps can't come quick enough, not because they'll call every game and every pitch perfectly, but just so fans don't have anyone to hate.

This vid hits hard after he annouced his retirement...

I find it fucking crazy that you won't even get charged more than 10 grand in a lot of cases for beating the shit out of someone, but they get fined 10-50 grand just for "arguing" with an umpire about a game...... ridiculous.