Former MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal has been arrested in Florida on two felony charges: aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle. The incident occurred on Monday, and Furcal turned himself in at the Broward County Jail on Wednesday. He was later released on bond. Specific details about the alleged crimes have not been disclosed .
Furcal, 47, is a retired shortstop who played for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Marlins. He was named National League Rookie of the Year in 2000 and won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2011. Over his 14-year MLB career, he was selected to three All-Star teams and accumulated 314 stolen bases, 69 triples, and 113 home runs .
This arrest marks a significant legal issue for Furcal, who has a history of legal trouble, including two prior DUI arrests in Georgia during his Major League career in 2000 and 2004 .
As the case develops, further details may emerge regarding the nature of the alleged offenses and any potential impact on Furcal’s legal standing.
