SI.com · Mar 16, 2019
AJ Hinch Calls Angel Hernandez 'Unprofessional' and 'Arrogant' After First-Inning Ejection
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch called umpire Angel Hernandez "unprofessional" and "arrogant" after being ejected in the first inning of Friday night's split-squad game against St. Louis.
Hinch was tossed following one pitch in the bottom of the first inning.
"The fact that he wanted to throw me out in a spring training game is pretty ridiculous," Hinch said. "He's known for overreaction a little bit."
Hinch's postgame comments angered Hernandez.
"He said that? Write it," Hernandez said before adding, "No comment. He got ejected for arguing balls and strikes. That's it."
The argument could linger beyond spring training.
"I'm sure we'll revisit this in-season," Hinch said.