Yankees legends discuss MLB's umpire controversy as bad calls plague game: 'Not acceptable'

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NEW YORK – MLB umpiring has been a controversial topic in recent seasons, and calls that have been made already in 2024 have only added fuel to that fire. 

Additionally, as technological advances continue to be tested in the minor leagues, the conversation about umpires potentially becoming obsolete remains a real possibility. 

Many have shared their opinions on how games have been called this year, particularly behind home plate where balls and strikes have been all over the place. New York Yankees legendary first baseman Tino Martinez shared his thoughts on the matter. 

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Tino Martinez attends A New Era in Florida Gaming Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Dec. 8, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

"It’s always been that way," he told Fox News Digital at the world premiere of YES Network’s "The Story of My Number" at the Paley Center For Media in Manhattan. "There’s good umpires and there’s bad umpires. Some umpires enjoy being bad umpires. They like to get on the fans’ nerves and those guys know who they are. I think that’s part of their deal, but it’s unclear to players in certain games, especially the playoffs and World Series. 

"You want the best umpires out there every single day."

For players, coaches and fans alike, it is a shame that Martinez’s comment about "those guys know who they are" becomes commonplace in the game. Veteran umpires like Angel Hernandez, C.B. Bucknor and Doug Eddings are just a few of the well-known umpires who have made bad calls, some of which have greatly impacted the result of games. 

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