Social Media Criticism Influences MLB Umpire Ángel Hernández's Retirement

After three decades in Major League Baseball, Hernández steps down amid intense online scrutiny and criticism of his performance.

Ángel Hernández retired suddenly after 33 seasons as an MLB umpire.
ESPN's Jeff Passan attributes the decision partly to relentless social media backlash.
Hernández had a reputation for inconsistent and controversial calls.
He acknowledged the growing pressure from the online community in his retirement statement.
Hernández previously filed an unsuccessful lawsuit against MLB alleging racial discrimination.