Thousands of fans sat in disbelief, on August 14th, as Long Island Duck Jose Offerman charged the mound after being hit in the ankle by an off-speed pich.  The former major leaguer used his bat, as a weapon by swinging it at the pitcher (Matt Beech) and catcher of the Bridgeport Bluefish.  Beech suffered a broken finger and the catcher sustained a concussion.  Offerman homered in his previous plate appearance.

     Offerman’s facing legal trouble, as he was arrested following the game.  During his latest court appearance, on September 24th, he pleaded not guilty. 

     I can’t understand how he could be innocent, because there were league officials and thousands of fans that witnessed the incident.  There are also pictures being used as evidence.  As a fan of the game, I am frustrated about Offerman’s actions and think that there’s no excuse for this behavior on the field.  Baseball is a sport for families to enjoy and little children shouldn’t have to be exposed to this type of violence.  In additon to being banned from the game, I hope Offerman faces severe legal action.