[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. Perhaps this is the reason he started playing one. Ozuna was the starting outfielder to debut for the Braves on opening day in 2020. [30] On September 1, he became the first National League player to hit three home runs in one game at Fenway Park, and also reached 1,000 MLB career hits. In addition to the strangulation attempts, the suspect also struck the victim with his arm which has a cast from a previous injury. The contract does contain a $16 million club option in 2025, which comes with a $1 million buyout. Officers were able to immediately take the suspect into custody without further incident. Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna, who missed most of the 2021 season after his arrest on a domestic violence charge, was charged with DUI on Friday, according to jail records. 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. 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. Ozuna, in short, is facing a charge with the possibility of multiple years of incarceration, and far less likelihood of the charges being dropped than, say, Roberto Osuna. NORCROSS, Ga. - Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna will be in court Wednesday to face charges of DUI from an arrest during a traffic stop Norcross. His baseball fans love him for his performance, and perhaps thats why his net worth is way higher than others. Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI. Granted, Ozuna would up making an extra $200,000 by turning down the qualifying offer. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Braves' Marcell Ozuna: On bench for Game 1. By means of example, I point to Felipe Vazquez, who was placed on the restricted list back in 2019 when he was first arrested, and remains there - unpaid - to this day. Marcell. (Photo by Bryan Cereijo/Getty Images). Alex Anthopoulos might be the best general manager in all of sports, but even the greats have their mistakes. [3] On September 11, 2014, he tied a franchise record with home runs in four consecutive games. Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI. Marcell Ozuna Idelfonso (born November 12, 1990), nicknamed " The Big Bear ", [1] [2] is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). Your email address will not be published. [34], Ozuna is married to Genesis Guzman. In bodycam video released by the Norcross Police Department, Ozuna can be heard telling the officer "sorry, sorry, I'm Ozuna from the Braves." This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, and does not create any attorney-client relationship. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Dont worry about them., David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 20, 2023. Speaking to members of the press in the Braves clubhouse on the day of his arrest, Ozuna addressed the issue. Just look at Shea Langeliers in Oakland, as well as Drew Waters in Kansas City. [29], On July 24, Ozuna was the starting left fielder, making his Braves debut on Opening Day. [14], In 2014, Ozuna played a total of 153 games for the Marlins, batting .269 with 23 home runs and 85 RBIs. 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. He established a high career in many categories, including batting with 317 home runs and 124 RBI. [23], He was named NL Player of the Week for the week of June 1117, hitting .455/.478/1.000 (10-for-22, 1.478 OPS), with four home runs and eight RBIs in six games. Ozuna faced assault and battery charges last year after police allegedly witnessed him choking his wife while responding to a 9-1-1 call in May 2021. He was . Aug 19, 2022 152 Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane/unsafe lane change, according to Gwinnett County (Ga.) Sheriff. He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. Ozuna. If you want to take me to jail, take me to jail because I cant do that, Ozuna told the officer, according to the report. In bodycam video released by the Norcross Police Department, New bill could require active-shooter drills Georgia public schools, Surveillance captures shooting death of man robbed at MARTA bus stop, Georgia man vanishes while on Louisiana business trip, Suspects wanted for Clayton County drive-by shooting, Man shot by police officers at MARTA station identified, Mom captures teen's joyful reaction to acceptance into Morehouse College, Douglas County woman convicted of stabbing her husband to death, Cheerleader competes alone at state champs after squad quits: It felt amazing. They are still married despite the fact that he pushed his wife against the wall last year. On February 5, 2021, Ozuna re-signed with the Braves with a four-year, $64 million deal. That said, there has been much ink spilled regarding whether the Uniform Player Contract permits Atlanta to void his contract themselves. According to The Posts Jon Heyman, Ozuna met with Atlanta general manager Alex Anthoploulos and manager Brian Snitker after he was released from jail. Ozuna signed a one-year contract worth $18 million with the Atlantis Braves. Braves' Marcell Ozuna: On outs as everyday player By RotoWire Staff Aug 17, 2022 at 2:32 pm ET 1 min read Ozuna remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. [10] That same day, the Marlins promoted Ozuna to the major leagues following an injury to Giancarlo Stanton. [19] On January 12, 2018, it was announced that the Cardinals and Ozuna reached agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract. The suspension was retroactive to Sept. 10 and covered the final 24 days of the 2021 regular season, allowing him to return for the start of this season. Braves fans are right to question his intentions and character considering his criminal history. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Police arrested him in 2021 for strangling and pushing his wife. There is a club option with a $1 million buyout in 2025. [26], Ozuna was placed on the injured list on June 29, 2019, with a finger fracture, and was activated on August 3. ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - According to the newly-released arrest report, 31-year-old Braves outfielder and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna was pulled over at approximately 3:30 a.m. Aug. 19 after he was observed speeding and driving in both the left and right travel lanes along Beaver Ruin Road in Norcross in his Mercedes-Benz SUV. He has hit below .215 for two consecutive seasons, and this seasons poor production led to reduced playing time even before his new legal problems. Hindsight is 20/20, but Ozunas four-year, $65 million contract is nothing short of an albatross for the Braves, even two seasons into it, Ozuna turns 32 years old in November, and is under contract with the Braves through his age-33 season in 2024. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment until the process is complete. 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. As of May 2017, the couple has three children. Ozuna is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. Two eyewitness accounts from police officers is almost certainly sufficient independent evidence to prosecute. In 2020 he led the NL in both home runs and RBIs. [5] In 74 total games, he hit .258 with 22 home runs and 62 RBIs. All rights reserved. And it seems $200,000 doesnt necessarily buy a ballplayer happiness. Marcell Ozuna has a nickname that is famous everywhere. Your email address will not be published. "It's kind of a motivator. Find out more. [33] On September 9, Ozuna was put on administrative leave due to domestic violence allegations. With the Cardinals reaching the 2019 National League Division Series, Ozuna played in his first career postseason series. After missing an extended period last season, what can the team expect from Ozuna? do, Debut: By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. This is not Ozuna's first run-in with police in metro Atlanta. "The Atlanta Braves are aware of Marcell Ozunas arrest this morning and are still gathering all the facts pertaining to the incident. He was on administrative leave for the final game of 2021-22 because of the charges. Just hours after being released from jail, Ozuna spoke with the media in the Braves clubhouse. 20,383rd in major league history) His current contract terms are 4 yrs/$65M (21-24) & 25 team option. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. They have two sons and one daughter. The Big Bear of Baseball Marcell Ozuna has a nickname that is famous everywhere. However, Ozuna became the starting center fielder when Stanton returned. Ozuna hasn't been very popular with fans as a result, but he delivered Braves fans. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) 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. If the Braves want to pull off a glorified salary dump, the farm system will surely pay a price for it. The 31-year-old was speeding. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images). Ozuna hasnt been himself since the 2020 season, when he led the league in home runs through the shortened 60-game slate. He has one brother and two sisters. Marcell Ozuna let suburban Atlanta police know who he was during his Friday morning arrest, his second in 15 months. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images). Join our linker program. Ozuna, 31, is in the second year of a four-year, $65 million contract. On July 22, Ozuna was optioned back to Jacksonville. Now Ozuna is facing more legal problems after he was arrested by a Norcross Police officer in metro Atlanta. She also reportedly told officers that she feared for her life after Ozuna threatened to kill her and stole her cell phone, even grabbing a knife to defend herself. Following the 2021 arrest, Ozuna was placed on administrative leave during a Major League Baseball investigation and missed Atlantas World Series championship run. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. I think everythings been said, Snitker told reporters when asked if Ozunas arrest would be a distraction. Ozuna remained with the Braves, but found himself in trouble again in August of 2022 when he picked up a DUI. Ozuna, 30, was arrested . In the video, Ozuna can be heard telling the officer "sorry, sorry, I'm Ozuna . With time, he improved his striking and throwing skills and was relatively quick to get noticed by others. Marcell Ozuna has played for 3 teams; the Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves. He batted .338 and led the National League with 18 home runs and 56 RBIs in 2020 but has dropped below .215 for two consecutive seasons. On December 14, 2017, the Marlins traded Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals for Sandy Alcntara, Magneuris Sierra, Zac Gallen, and Daniel Castano. 8 hitter in Atlanta's lineup against the Houston Astros, was greeted with a smattering of boos at Truist Park before his first at-bat Sunday in the second inning. Marcell Ozuna had 106 hits last season and 1,186 hits over his career. Marcell Ozuna #20 and William Contreras #24 of the Atlanta Braves look on from the dugout during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park on August 19, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia . Ozunas status for Friday nights game against the Houston Astros was not known. Ozuna can also be heard telling the officer he had "three or four 'Presidente' beers" after getting out of the car. Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna wants to block out the noise. 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