Angel Hernandez new low...

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by lawump

Second, MLB doesn't agree with the evaluations of Angel that most of us internet umpires have posted...as reflected by the number of post-season assignments he has received. Simply put...he's one of the best Ques-Tec umpires in MLB.

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Since 2000 he has worked: 2 Division Series; 4 LCS; and 2 World Series. Someone thinks he's doing a pretty good job.

I thought that the new system rotates all MLB umps through the playoffs. Not a merit-based assignment any longer.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I thought that the new system rotates all MLB umps through the playoffs. Not a merit-based assignment any longer.

Post season assignments in MLB are based on performance during the year.

[mattmets]

Not sure how reliable this is, but it's something...

http://www.mlb4u.com/leagueinfo.php

Postseason umpires are chosen on the basis of their performance during the regular season. The 2005 selections were made during a two-day meeting in which all seven supervisors participated. The committee considered 10 criteria for each umpire: Strike-zone performance , Situation management, Experience, Plays handled, Missed calls, Overall umpiring knowledge , Pace of game, Mobility, In-season supervisor comments, Hustle/focus/demeanor. Frank Pulli is the sole umpire supervisor who evaluates umpires' ball-strike calls, reviewing QuesTec discs of each plate performance. He is only permitted to make adjustments on questionable pitches on the edge of the zone, and can only add to an umpire's score, not subtract from it.

[lawump]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I thought that the new system rotates all MLB umps through the playoffs. Not a merit-based assignment any longer.

The old system did as you suggested. The new system has a strong component of merit. You have them switched.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by lawump

The old system did as you suggested. The new system has a strong component of merit. You have them switched.

Thanks for the update. I'm glad they're moving in the right direction.

Next step: after every season, take the worst 3 MLB umps and demote them to AAA (or retire them), and take the best 3 AAA umps and promote them to MLB.