Questionable Umpire Calls and the Worst Call in History

TLDRIn this episode, we discuss some questionable umpire calls, including the worst call in history as made by Angel Hernandez. We also explore the minor league system and the consolidation of all minor leagues under one company. Lastly, we share a hobby of finding twin pitches.

Key insights

🧩Angel Hernandez's three consecutive missed calls in the Texas and Astros game were unprecedented and highly controversial.

📈The minor league system is undergoing significant changes as all minor leagues are being bought up by a single company.

🔍Finding twin pitches has become a popular hobby, and the host shares a fascinating discovery he made recently.

Q&A

What were the specific missed calls made by Angel Hernandez?

Angel Hernandez made three consecutive missed calls in the Texas and Astros game, including one that was the largest miss in umpire auditor history.

Who is buying up all the minor leagues?

One company is buying up all the minor leagues, leading to a consolidation of the minor league system.

What is the hobby of finding twin pitches?

Finding twin pitches involves discovering pitches that have similar movement and location, providing interesting insights into the game.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the episode and a preview of the topics to be discussed.

01:32Discussion of the controversial missed calls made by Angel Hernandez in the Texas and Astros game.

03:35Exploration of the changes happening in the minor league system, including the consolidation of all minor leagues under one company.

05:58Sharing of a hobby: finding twin pitches, and a recent interesting discovery made by the host.