Angel Hernandez probably gets cursed at more than most folks in this world. Mr. Hernandez is a Major League Baseball umpire. When I Googled "Angel Hernandez", I found more than one blog saying that he is the worst umpire in the major leagues, but baseball fans have both selective and long memories. Umpires are human and they make mistakes, but Angel Hernandez will always be my favorite ump.
It's not because of strikes or outs. It's because Angel Hernandez took time in between innings of last Saturday's game between the Mariners and Indians at Safeco Field to give my son a baseball. Then if that wasn't enough, he came back two innings later and gave one to my daughter. Mr. Hernandez was funny, thoughtful and sincere and he made my 5 year old son feel like the most important person in the world, and my 8 year old daughter feel just as important.
So, Mr. Hernandez, if you read this, feel free to send me an email ([email protected]) when you come back to Seattle. If you have the time, I would be honored to take you out to dinner to thank you once again in person.
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