Rafael Furcal Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Florida
Former Major League player and World Series champion Rafael Furcal was arrested this Wednesday in Florida, facing charges related to a traffic incident that escalated to violence.
Furcal, 47, faces serious charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and throwing objects considered “lethal missiles” at someone else’s property, according to an arrest affidavit.
Incident Details
The police report reveals that Furcal was involved in a traffic situation with another person, the alleged victim, where a collision almost occurred. After this, both vehicles stopped, and Furcal, allegedly, began throwing stones and a plastic bottle at the other driver’s truck, who remained inside the vehicle.
When the victim exited the car, Furcal allegedly picked up another rock, “the size of a small hand,” and threw it, causing lacerations even though the person tried to protect themselves.
I feared for my life during the incident
Victim’s statement
According to the statement, Furcal fled the scene after the victim hit him.
Outstanding Career in Major Leagues
Furcal had a 14-season career in MLB. He debuted in 2000 with the Atlanta Braves, where he won the National League Rookie of the Year award. He participated in three All-Star Games.
In 2011, he was part of the St. Louis Cardinals team that won the World Series, the only title of his career. He was selected to the All-Star Game in 2012. His last stint in the majors was with the Miami Marlins in 2014.
In his career, Furcal played 1,614 games, batting for a .281 average, with 587 RBIs, establishing himself as one of the most outstanding Latin shortstops.
Current Legal Situation
As of yet, it has not been reported whether Furcal has legal representation nor if he has been released on bail. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the case.
