Three-time All-Star and former Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal was arrested this week in Broward County, Florida, on felony charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a missile into a dwelling—though the “missile” in question wasn’t what you’d expect.
According to reports, the 47-year-old turned himself in following a road rage altercation involving another driver. The “missile” was actually a rock, which Furcal allegedly threw at a truck driver after claiming the man attacked him with a knife. He struck the driver in the hand.
Furcal’s side of the story was shared with Z101 reporter Tenchy Rodriguez, who posted that the former MLB star had just returned from visiting his son at university before surrendering to authorities. The case remains under investigation as law enforcement reviews Furcal’s account of the incident.
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The Dominican-born infielder played 14 seasons in the majors, suiting up for the Braves, Dodgers, Cardinals, and briefly the Marlins. He was a three-time All-Star and won National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2000. Furcal retired after a short stint with Miami in 2014, finishing with a career .281 batting average and over 1,800 hits.
