🤔Umpire salaries in MLB have not kept up with player salaries.
😡Underperforming umpires face no consequences for their mistakes.
😤Angel Hernandez sued MLB for discrimination, yet is still actively umpiring.
🤷♂️The lack of accountability and repercussions for umpires is a result of their union and tenure.
⏰Umpires may try to beat the pitch clock by stepping off the rubber and quickly pitching.
Why haven't umpire salaries increased?
—Umpire salaries have not kept pace with the rise in player salaries.
Are there any consequences for underperforming umpires?
—No, umpires face no repercussions for their mistakes or poor performance.
What happened with Angel Hernandez's lawsuit?
—Angel Hernandez sued MLB for discrimination, but he is still actively umpiring.
Why don't umpires face consequences for their mistakes?
—Umpires have a union and tenure, which gives them job security regardless of performance.
Do umpires try to beat the pitch clock?
—Some umpires may try to beat the pitch clock by stepping off the rubber and quickly pitching.
00:00MLB umpires' salaries are stagnant while player salaries rise.
01:40Underperforming umpires face no consequences for their mistakes.
03:35Angel Hernandez sued MLB for discrimination, but he is still actively umpiring.
04:17The lack of accountability and repercussions for umpires is a result of their union and tenure.
08:05Umpires may try to beat the pitch clock by stepping off the rubber and quickly pitching.
