After more than 30 seasons calling Major League games, umpire Angel Hernandez has retired.

MLB issued a statement to media from Hernandez Monday night, confirming his retirement:

“Starting with my first Major League game in 1991, I have had the very good experience of living out my childhood dream of umpiring in the Major Leagues,” Hernandez said in the statement. “There is nothing better than working at a profession that you enjoy. I treasured the camaraderie of my colleagues and the friendships I have made along the way, including our locker room attendants in all the various cities.

“I have decided that I want to spend more time with my family.

“Needless to say, there have been many positive changes in the game of baseball since I first entered the profession. This includes the expansion and promotion of minorities. I am proud that I was able to be an active participant in that goal while being a Major League umpire.”

Hernandez called his first game as a call-up umpire in 1991 before joining the Major League staff in 1993. He worked three All-Star Games (1999, 2009 and 2017), 12 Division Series, eight Championship Series and two World Series (2002 and 2005). Before reaching the Major Leagues, Hernandez umpired in the Florida State League, Carolina League, Southern League, American Association and Inter-Alliance in Venezuela.

A native of Havana, Cuba, Hernandez currently resides in Florida. He was one of two MLB umpires assigned to the 2016 exhibition game between the Rays and the Cuban National Team in Havana. Hernandez and Laz Diaz worked alongside four Cuban umpires to call the game.