Ex-MLB manager Bobby Valentine discusses umpire Angel Hernandez's legacy, gives tips on team's winning formula

Robert "Bobby V" Valentine appeared on OutKick’s "Hot Mic" to discuss the criticism Angel Hernandez faced during his umpiring career.

One of the more polarizing figures in major league baseball over the past three decades, Angel Hernandez, recently revealed his decision to retire. Hernandez spent the past three decades as a MLB umpire, stirring up some consternation an players along the way.

Fans have also taken aim at Hernandez over the years, and the news of his sudden retirement sparked a variety of reactions.

Former MLB player and manager Bobby Valentine joined OutKick's "Hot Mic" show to discuss Hernandez's decision to walk away from the game.

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May 19, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Boston Red manager Bobby Valentine prior to playing the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. (Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports)

Some argued that Hernandez's calls during MLB games would frequently lack consistency.

"I managed a while ago and there wasn't really the grading system. It seemed to be there were times when Angel was having one of those days, sometimes he was perfect I thought during a game, but of course we must've been winning those games," Valentine responded when asked whether he believed the criticism Hernanzdez received was fair.

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"Angel was scrutinized, but I had the opportunity to go out with four Italian umpires… all who were on the same crew… when they were here in LA about a month ago, and I asked that. ‘Hey how about Angel? Do you guys get a lot of flack because of Angel's situation?' They went on to say that Angel is just one of those really good guys, the guy who would pick up