Details of former MLB player Rafael Furcal's arrest revealed after alleged road altercation in Florida

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Forida.- The former Major League player and World Series champion, Rafael Furcal, was arrested this Wednesday in Florida on charges related to an alleged road altercation that ended in violence. Furcal, 47, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and of throwing objects considered “lethal missiles” at someone else's property, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital.

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El incidente

The police report details that Furcal and another person —the alleged victim— were involved in a traffic situation in which a collision almost occurred. Subsequently, both vehicles were close, and it was then that Furcal, allegedly, began to throw stones and a plastic bottle at the other driver's truck, who remained inside the vehicle.

When the victim got out of the car, Furcal allegedly picked up another stone “the size of a small hand” and threw it directly, causing lacerations despite the fact that the affected person tried to cover himself.

The victim stated that they feared for their life during the incident, and according to the statement, after receiving a blow from the aggressor, Furcal fled the scene.

Outstanding Career in Major League Baseball

Furcal had a distinguished 14-season career in MLB. He debuted in the year 2000 with the Atlanta Braves, winning the National League Rookie of the Year award, and participated in three All-Star Games during his career.

In 2011, he was part of the St. Louis Cardinals team that won the World Series, the only title of his career. Subsequently, he was selected to the All-Star Game in 2012. His last stint in the majors was with the Miami Marlins in 2014.

Throughout his career, Furcal played 1,614 games, batting for .281 average, with 587 RBIs and a legacy as one of the most outstanding Latin shortstops of his generation.

Legal situation

At the moment, 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.

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