Yankees legend Roger Clemens disses controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez with 3-word reaction

Over the course of his 24 years pitching in MLB, Roger Clemens certainly came up against some disagreeable calls. However, as the former MVP recently indicated, there is one official that stands apart from the rest.

Recently, Clemens took to X to answer a fan question. In response to the question "best home plate umpire during your playing career?" Clemens offered a one-word response directed at one of MLB's most controversial officials.

"Not Angel Hernandez" - Roger Clemens

Hernandez umpired from 2000 until announcing his retirement this past May. Over the span of his quarter-century of officiating, Hernandez missed some very high-profile calls, earning him a rather sordid reputation among players, both current and former.

Among the many encounters that Clement had with Angel Hernandez, one particularily notable instance happened in August 2007. After some the Toronto Blue Jays had attempted to hit Alex Rodriguez earlier in the series, Roger Clemens plunked Jays hitter Alex Rios, leading to Hernandez ejecting the star pitcher.

Decades of questionnable calls have led to Hernandez establishing a reputation for himself. Over the years, dozens of MLB players have criticized Angel Hernandez' officiating, with former Texas Rangers shortstop Ian Kinsler once being fined for suggesting that the Cuban-born Hernandez "needs to find another job."

"Did we actually find a WORSE Umpire than Angel Hernandez? This baseball is two baseballs below the Zone!" - Roger Lodge

An MLB pitcher from 1984 until 2007, Roger Clemens put up a very impressive career. The Ohio-native won back-to-back Cy Young Awards with the Boston Red Sox in 1986 and 1987, including the MVP in 1986. In 2007, he retired with 4,672 strikeouts, 354 career wins, and an ERA of 3.12.

Roger Clemens eyes MLB career for son Kody

Clemens' 28-year old son Kody was added to the Phillies postseason roster this year after playing 43 games for the team. Although Kody only saw one inning of playoff action, Roger Clemens was still proud, telling the Times Union:

“I’m excited for him, I told him, don’t take it for granted because a lot of great players have played a long time that have never experienced postseason play. So I just want him to enjoy the moment.”

Although Kody has a long way to go before matching the career of his father, it is likely that Clemens is doubly happy that Angel Hernandez will no longer be able to stand in the way.