17
2010
Former Met Jose Offerman Punches Umpire
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In 2005, Jose Offerman was a Met for about 15 minutes. In 72 at-bats for New York, Offerman hit .250, with one HR and 10 RBI. Since his cup of coffee with the Mets, the 41-year old Offerman has been fighting to get back into the major leagues. Unfortunately, he taken the fighting part a little too literally.
After playing 15 years in the major leagues, beginning with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1990 and ending his career with the New York Mets in 2005, Jose Offerman is currently the manager of the Licey Tigers in the Dominican League.
Last night, during a Dominican League playoff game, Offerman came out of the dugout to argue a call with umpire Daniel Rayburn. A typical heated discussion ensued. Perhaps Rayburn used an ill-timed “yo mama’s so fat” joke. Perhaps he had garlic in his pre-game meal. Whatever the case, he must have said something offensive to Offerman because he got a right cross to the face from the former Met (see video below):
The shocking behavior is not the first time we’ve seen an episode of “Offerman Gone Wild” on the field. As a member of the Long Island Ducks in 2007, Offerman charged the mound with his bat after he was hit by a pitch thrown by Bridgeport Bluefish pitcher Matt Beech. The catcher of the Bluefish, John Nathans, was struck in the head by the bat and suffered a concussion, effectively ending his playing career. (see video below):
Offerman was arrested by the Bridgeport Police for going batty on the field and was charged with two counts of second degree assault. In October 2007, he was given two years probation for his crime. Since then, John Nathans has filed a $4.8 million civil suit against Offerman, claiming that he still suffers from post-concussion syndrome and that Offerman’s bat caused his playing career to end. That suit has not yet been resolved.
For all the Mets fans who say the Mets lack fire on the field, be careful what you wish for. You might end up with Jose Offerman on your team.
About the Author: Ed Leyro
Ed Leyro was hatched in the Bronx, but spent most of his youth in Queens at Shea Stadium. Apparently, all that time spent at Mets games paid off as Ed met his wife (The Coop) for the first time at Citi Field during its inaugural season. Guess the 2009 season was good for something after all. In addition to his work at Mets Merized Online, Ed also owns, operates and is head janitor at Studious Metsimus, where he shares blogging duties with Joey Beartran. For those not in the know, Joey is a teddy bear dressed in a Mets hoodie. Clearly, Studious Metsimus is not your typical Mets blog.
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That’s a little too much fire. I guess the next level of total insanity would be going Tyson on him.
Jose Offerman went a bit lower than the last low he did when he was with the L.I. Ducks. Offerman is a total moron, now after that punch to the umpire no baseball league or organization will hire him for his heinous acts.
This guy is an animal. He doesn’t belong in uniform. He’s a pure disgrace to everyone in the game. Charging a mound with a bat in a minor league game as a 38 year old shortstop and effectively ending a catcher’s career made me think he was scum of the earth.
I’ve just DOWNGRADED my opinion. Pure trash. He belongs in a jail cell.
The end.
This person should be banned from ever wearing a baseball uniform again. He’s dangerous and ought to get psychological help before he ruins someone else’s life.
He already did.
When Jose Offerman played for the Bridgeport Bluefish here in Connecticut he did something similar. While I was at the game, Jose Offerman got hit by a pitch (the first batter hit in the game) and he charged the mound and beat the pitcher and catcher with his bat. The pitcher had career ending injuries and sued Offerman.
I was at that game, and I just couldn’t beleive it. In front of all the young kids in the stands.
I honestly hope he doesn’t play anymore. The last thing kids need is to think that punching an umpire is “cool”.