Heres what makes this incident different from its predecessors. Marcell Ozuna of the Atlanta Braves crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game. Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna was arrested today and charged with aggravated assault strangulation and misdemeanor battery - family violence in Sandy Springs, Ga., according to jail records. [3] Ozuna was named the league's player of the week on April 29, 2013. vs. NYM 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Back in November, the FanGraphs staff ranked Marcell Ozuna as the seventh-best available free agent.In that article, Kiley McDaniel and the FanGraphs crowd both expected Ozuna would receive a four-year deal, with the median crowdsource estimate coming in at $64 million ($16 million per year) while McDaniel was a little higher at $70 million ($17.5 million per year). [19] On January 12, 2018, it was announced that the Cardinals and Ozuna reached agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract. The veteran outfielder placed his bags in his locker on the far end of the clubhouse at the Braves brand new $125-million facility in North Port, Fla, then began meeting his new teammates. Alyson Footer ( @alysonfooter, moderator): Marcell Ozuna put himself in a great position with a breakout season -- albeit a short one -- to be one of the top free agents on the market. He also was ordered to complete a 24-week family violence intervention program, at least 200 hours of community service and an anger management course. Braves star Marcell Ozuna arrested for strangling wife, throwing her into wall: Police The outfielder signed a $65 million contract this offseason. Ozuna sat out most of 2021 with an injury and also served a suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, but he returned to the fold for Atlanta in 2022 and played in 124 games. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Ozuna, the No. He did not play for the remainder of the season. Compare that to other high-profile domestic violence arrests; Jose Reyes was charged with a misdemeanor. Or write about sports? (101-61, 1st place in NL East). Starting Nine: It's clear current course with Marcell Ozuna isn't working. Alex Anthopoulos might be the best general manager in all of sports, but even the greats have their mistakes. He was booked in Gwinnett County Jail and released on bond. Ozuna was granted a $20,000 bond on Monday, according to the Associated Press, with an order of no contact. Marcell Ozuna let suburban Atlanta police know who he was during his Friday morning arrest, his second in 15 months. Ozuna was involved in a domestic violence case in 2021, and a DUI in 2022. Since the star of 2021, Marcell Ozuna has the third worst fWAR (minus-1.4) in baseball. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The 31-year-old was speeding. Taken in total, it seems highly likely that the prosecution has a strong case against Ozuna, with the outfielder likely facing multiple years of incarceration. This is the first time since the enactment of the Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse policy that a domestic violence incident has been charged by a law enforcement officer as witness, and it means that charges can and probably will go forward whether Ozunas wife testifies or not. [24] On July 30, 2018, at Busch Stadium versus the Colorado Rockies, Ozuna hit his first walk-off home run, a solo shot in the 10th inning, helping St. Louis defeat the Rockies 54. Just don't listen to whatever they're saying, keep my head up and do my best," he said. Unless there is something baked into his contract where Atlanta can somehow get out of it, he is on the books for the Braves for the next two years at $16 million a pop. Our organization takes these matters very seriously and are obviously disappointed by the situation. Just look at Shea Langeliers in Oakland, as well as Drew Waters in Kansas City. [3], Ozuna began 2010 with the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the Class A South Atlantic League, but was sidelined after six appearances with an injured wrist. They are still married despite the fact that he pushed his wife against the wall last year. Georgia elementary school principal charged with child cruelty, false imprisonment. Ozuna turned down a qualifying offer from the Cardinals in November that would have kept under contract for 2020 at a $17.8-million salary. Do you have a blog? [25] Ozuna finished his first season in St. Louis batting .280 with 23 home runs and 88 RBIs in 148 games. In addition to the strangulation attempts, the suspect also struck the victim with his arm which has a cast from a previous injury. When at his best, Ozuna can provide one of the more destructive bats in the National League. On December 14, 2017, the Marlins traded Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals for Sandy Alcntara, Magneuris Sierra, Zac Gallen, and Daniel Castano. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Born: Two eyewitness accounts from police officers is almost certainly sufficient independent evidence to prosecute. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Do you have a sports website? [35], On May 29, 2021, Ozuna was arrested and charged with aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after Sandy Springs Police witnessed him grabbing his wife by the neck and throwing her against a wall. Ozuna is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. Now Ozuna is facing more legal problems after he was arrested by a Norcross Police officer in metro Atlanta. Ozuna hasn't been himself since the 2020 season, when he led the league in home runs through the shortened 60-game slate. "It's kind of a motivator. This is not Ozuna's first run-in with police in metro Atlanta. He has two sisters and one brother. They may not catch the New York Mets in the NL East, but Atlanta is going to be an incredibly tough out in the playoffs. It is unclear what penalty Ozuna will face from the team or MLB. My fans, Im going to give you the best, he said, and Im going to be a better person, and Im sorry.. Ozuna was arrested by police in the early morning hours of Aug. 19 after he was pulled over on Beaver Ruin Road for speeding. It is his fourth year with the Braves. On January 21, 2020, Ozuna signed a one-year contract worth $18 million with the Atlanta Braves. Sheryl Ring is a consumer rights and civil rights attorney practicing in the Chicago, Illinois area. He was . First signed by the Miami Marlins, Ozuna spent his first five seasons there before moving to the St. Louis Cardinals for a two-year stint. Marcell Ozuna let suburban Atlanta police know who he was during his Friday morning arrest, his second in 15 months. Footage of the incident also showed an officer removing cuffs from the 31-year-old so he could relieve himself in a bush. Exceeded rookie limits during 2013 season, 2023 Contract Status: The Norcross Police Department released video of officers arresting Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna for DUI. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Marcell Ozuna and Genesis Guzman married a number of years ago in an intimate ceremony in their home country of the Dominican Republic. If the Braves want to pull off a glorified salary dump, the farm system will surely pay a price for it. With Marcell Ozuna being the elephant in the clubhouse for the Atlanta Braves, there are only three ways for this experiment gone wrong to end for the defending World Series champions. With Marcell Ozuna being the elephant in the clubhouse for the Atlanta Braves, there are only three ways for this experiment gone wrong to end for the defending World Series champions. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They have two sons and one daughter. While we all believe in second chances, one has to earn that opportunity, and it doesnt come by refusing to accept reality. It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He is a two-time MLB All-Star (2016, 2017), and won both a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger Award in 2017, his breakout season. He is called "The Big Bear" of baseball. Rotowire Oct 11, 2022. They can bargain with any MLB team that will hear them out. [20] Prior to the 2018 season, Mike Petriello of MLB.com rated Ozuna the best left fielder in the major leagues, opining him as "a strong fielder," and averaging the 12th-highest exit velocity [91 miles per hour (146km/h)] over the prior three seasons of all hitters with at least 1,000 plate appearances. April 30, 2013 He was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane and was released on $1,830 bond. ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol early Friday near Atlanta.. The contract includes a club option worth $15 million that would convert the deal to five years and $80 million. [5][6], On February 15, 2008, the Florida Marlins signed Ozuna as an international free agent with a $49,000 bonus. Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna was arrested today and charged with aggravated assault strangulation and misdemeanor battery - family violence in Sandy Springs, Ga., according to jail records on the Fulton County (Ga.) website. Police arrested him in 2021 for strangling and pushing his wife. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I disappointed my team, disappointed my family, he said. He was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane and was . In 2015, they told Ozuna to return to Jacksonville, but due to a ligament tear and an avulsion fracture in the left thumb, they added his name to the disabled list. Those charges were dropped after he completed a pretrial diversion program. 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As Officers arrived to the home, they heard screaming coming from inside and noticed the front door wide open. As of May 2017, the couple has three children. Gambling problem? It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna, who also was arrested in May 2021 on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife. Ozuna was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to two dislocated fingers on his left hand, and he was expected to miss . [4] He is the cousin of former MLB player Pablo Ozuna. Ozuna was booed again after another strikeout against Urquidy in the fifth inning. Ozuna's new place also features floor to ceiling windows, a home theater, a chef's kitchen and a summer kitchen. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment until the process is complete.. For one thing, this isnt the first time the Ozunas marriage has been marred by the spectre of domestic abuse. Marcell Ozuna looks set to return to the Atlanta Braves in 2022. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Ozuna, 31, is in his third season in Atlanta. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. It was debatable when it happened. Marcell Ozuna was slapped with a 20-game suspension, retroactively, after commish Rob Manfred says an investigation concluded the Atlanta Braves star outfielder violated MLB's domestic violence. Although it took a minute for Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos to give Ozuna a new contract in February 2021, we should have not been as beholden to such a small sample size the year prior. Marcell Ozuna Ozuna to Enter Diversion Program Completion of program could result in domestic violence charges being dropped (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) via Bleacher Report Marcell Ozuna. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? She claimed self-defense at the time, and the charges were later dropped. We've received your submission. He was arrested. Officers said they sawOzuna grab his wife by the neckand throw her against a wall, in addition to striking her with a cast on his injured left hand. Ozuna hasn't been very popular with fans as a result, but he delivered Braves fans. Now, there are two aspects of the Ozuna case which make this incident different from previous domestic violence cases in Major League Baseball. Ozuna was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster on November 20, 2012. Marcell Ozuna, #20 of the Atlanta Braves, in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 04, 2022 in New York City. Ozuna signed a one-year contract of $9 million with the Cardinals. Over his time with Atlanta, Acuna has a contact batting average of .402 while pushing his average hit rate to an elite level in 2020 (2.325) and 2021 (2.107). Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. According to the Sandy Springs, Georgia police department, however, that didnt stop him from assaulting his wife: Earlier today at 12:26 PM, Sandy Springs Police Officers received a 911 call requesting they respond to a residence on Windsor Cove regarding an assault in progress. [21], On June 2, 2018, Ozuna hit his 100th career home run off Chad Kuhl, in a 32 victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, and first home run at Busch Stadium as a member of the Cardinals. That season also resulted in a 149 OPS+, meaning Ozuna was 49 percent better offensively than an average major leaguer. The other ones, ignore them. Ozuna was used as the starting right fielder in Stanton's absence. The Braves outfielder, who was busted on charges of driving under the influence and failure to maintain his lane, handed over a Major League Basball ID card, along with his drivers license, during his traffic stop. Marcell Ozuna Idelfonso is a professional baseball outfielder with the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is in the second year of a $65m, four-year contract. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested and charged with DUI and Failure to Maintain Lane, Atlanta's CBS 46 reports. He talked about his hopes of the Braves reaching the World Series following the additions of left-hander Cole Hamels, right-hander Felix Hernandez, potential closer Will Smith and catcher Travis dArnaud in free agency over the winter. Following his refusal, officers can be seen putting Ozuna in handcuffs. Marcell Ozuna hit free agency at the right time. Ozuna completed a pretrial diversion program under conditions provided by the Fulton County District Attorneys office in order to have the previous charges dropped. The following year, Marcell made his MLB debut for the Miami Marlins on April 30, 2013. Marcell Ozuna made $16,000,000.00 last year. Ozuna has dropped off since 2020 Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Off-the-field issues aside, Marcell Ozuna has been a disappointment for the Atlanta Braves statistically since his monster 2020 season. [28] Ozuna won his second Silver Slugger Award after the 2020 season; it was the first-ever Silver Slugger for designated hitter in the National League as a result of the universal DH rule implemented league-wide during the COVID-19 pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Ozuna was signed by the Marlins as an amateur free agent in 2008. Marcell Ozuna was arrested recently for having alcohol early Friday near Atlanta. Major League Baseball suspendedOzuna retroactively for 20 gamesafter the 2021 season, making him free to return in 2022. [17], In 2017, Ozuna was named NL Player of the Week for the week of April 1016 after batting .435 with four home runs, 12 RBIs, and a 1.481 OPS.[18]. Ozuna seemed to overplay his hand coming off two solid, though, unspectacular, seasons with the Cardinals after being acquired from the Miami Marlins in a trade. Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested in Georgia on Friday morning and charged with driving while under the influence and making an unsafe lane change, officials confirmed to PEOPLE Officers were able to immediately take the suspect into custody without further incident. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. By the sounds of that quote, Ozuna only listens to the positive interactions he has with fans, rather than those who rightly voice their disappointment. 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