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. The Braves outfielder, who was busted on charges of driving under the. He established career highs in numerous categories, including batting .312 with 37 home runs and 124 RBI. [5] In 74 total games, he hit .258 with 22 home runs and 62 RBIs. [3] That year, he led the Florida State League in home runs, RBIs, runs scored, and total bases. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, was busted on charges of driving under the influence, New MLB rule causes controversial end to spring training game, NL East spring training preview: Check out the Mets competition, Former Braves GM reinstated by MLB five years into lifetime ban, Former Braves GM reinstated after serving five years of MLB lifetime ban. 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. Net worth is a rough estimate of someones purchases, including their house, cars, etc. [33] On September 9, Ozuna was put on administrative leave due to domestic violence allegations. I cant do that. Ozuna hit .338 and led the National League with 18 homers and 56 RBIs in 2020. 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. Ozuna was booked into Gwinnett County Jail at 4:39am, per the report . 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. April 30, 2013 He is a Dominican professional baseball player for the Braves of MLB. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Ozuna did not take questions Friday and made a brief statement to reporters, saying he "disappointed my team" and "disappointed my family.". Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports. In 2021, the Sandy Springs Police Department said officers entered a home where the front door was open and heard screaming from inside. Of the NL All-Star selections, he was one of eight to hit at least 35 home runs, but Ozuna was one of just four to walk at a rate of at least nine percent while striking out less than 22 percent. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images), Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves. #Braves' Marcell Ozuna, after 2 arrests and .675 OPS in past 2 seasons, was asked if he looks forward to fresh start in '23: "I just give my best to my team and my fans. Marcell Ozuna, an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, was arrested Saturday on charges of aggravated assault strangulation and misdemeanor family violence after officers witnessed him attack his. Marcell Ozuna has a nickname that is famous everywhere. Ozuna was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane. But theres another ground to void Ozunas contract as well. (Photo by Bryan Cereijo/Getty Images). Ozuna was booed again after another strikeout against Urquidy in the fifth inning. Marcell Ozuna was born on November 12, 1990. Marcell Ozuna and Genesis Guzman married a number of years ago in an intimate ceremony in their home country of the Dominican Republic. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. He made his MLB debut in 2013 with the Marlins. The contract includes a club option worth $15 million that would convert the deal to five years and $80 million. Ozuna was originally charged with felony aggravated assault by strangulation. Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna was booed by the Atlanta home crowd Sunday in the veteran outfielder's first appearance since being arrested on a driving under the influence charge. He was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane and was released on $1,830 bond. Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves. He returned in June with Short Season Jamestown, where he finished the season. MLB has also announced it will investigate Ozuna under its domestic violence policy. "I didn't want Eddie, with his hamstring, to play. [17], During the off-season, the Marlins received several offers for him from other teams, but he was back on the roster for the 2016 season and inserted in the number-two spot in the lineup. He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. He was booked in Gwinnett County Jail and released on bond. do, Debut: Ozuna hasn't been very popular with fans as a result, but he delivered Braves fans. Find out more. Ozuna was arrested three months ago for allegedly assaulting his wife. This is not Ozuna's first run-in with police in metro Atlanta. I dont have anything to say more. He will make $16 million in 2023 and 2024, though he hasnt played like a player who deserves that kind of life-altering cash. Marcell Ozuna Idelfonso is a professional baseball outfielder with the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). Marcell has three children with her. Snitker said he didn't know whether Ozuna will face a suspension. Long term placement on the restricted list is akin to voiding a player contract, as the player is unpaid and the team retains only the rights to the player. He was arrested. Alex Anthopoulos might be the best general manager in all of sports, but even the greats have their mistakes. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR -0.8 20.1 AB 470 4422 H 106 1186 HR 23 196 BA .226 .268 R 56 582 RBI Marcell Ozuna let suburban Atlanta police know who he was during his Friday morning arrest, his second in 15 months. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. [13] On July 26, 2013, he underwent season-ending thumb surgery. I disappointed my family. [38], At 4 A.M. on August 19, 2022, Ozuna was arrested again and charged with driving under the influence after Norcross Police noticed his inability to stay in lane.[39]. 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. 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). [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. Atlanta may have a depleted farm system, but just look at their three star rookies in Vaughn Grissom, Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider and dont try to tell me other Braves farmhands cant have success elsewhere. Ozunas status for Friday nights game against the Houston Astros was not known. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment until the process is complete. 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. Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI. That said, there has been much ink spilled regarding whether the Uniform Player Contract permits Atlanta to void his contract themselves. Ozuna was the starting outfielder to debut for the Braves on opening day in 2020. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Police arrested him in 2021 for strangling and pushing his wife. The following year, Marcell made his MLB debut for the Miami Marlins on April 30, 2013. And I waited. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. To be fair, MarcellOzuna probably would have failed a breathalyzer here too #MarcellOzuna #Braves #DUI pic.twitter.com/F0eUK42zA0. Dont worry about them., David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 20, 2023. Ozuna was in the top one percent of MLB in xwOBA in 2020, and top ten percent in 2019. Ozuna spent 2011 with Greensboro, where he hit .266 with 23 home runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases over 131 games. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. They have decided to go younger in left field with Tyler ONeil, Lane Thomas and 21-year-old prospect Dylan Carlson competing for the job this spring. And 200 grand isnt enough to keep Ozuna from regretting his decision to turn down the QO as he told the St. Louis Post-Dispatchs Derrick Goold last week. Born: [8] Baseball America rated Ozuna the 75th-best prospect in baseball prior to the 2013 season. 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 31-year-old was speeding. He was arrested on Friday. [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. [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]. You can reach her on Twitter @Ring_Sheryl. Now, its important to note here the other dynamics at play. 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. Ozuna remained with the Braves, but found himself in trouble again in August of 2022 when he picked up a DUI. 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. He signed a $65 million contract on February 5, 2021. First, the conduct clause in the MLB contract probably is not preempted by the Collective Bargaining Agreement under these circumstances for two reasons. [4] He is the cousin of former MLB player Pablo Ozuna. The Norcross Police Department released video of officers arresting Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna for DUI. Braves' Marcell Ozuna arrested on assault, domestic battery charges. And I talked to my agent a lot of the time. The day Marcell Ozuna arrived in the Atlanta Braves spring training camp last month wasnt anything out of the norm for a player coming to a new organization. Perhaps this is the reason he started playing one. 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. [3] His father is a former painter, and his mother is a housekeeper. Ozuna agreed to enter a six-month domestic violence intervention program plus more than 200 hours of community service and anger management counseling as part of a probation deal. While we all believe in second chances, one has to earn that opportunity, and it doesnt come by refusing to accept reality. He was on administrative leave for the final game of 2021-22 because of the charges. While there is very little chance Ozuna will have a shot at redemption in October, lets discuss what the endgame is here for persona non grata in Atlanta. Ozuna, 31, is in the second year of a four-year, $65 million contract. This is his third Player of the Week award after winning it twice with the Miami Marlins during the 2017 season, in mid-April and early September. Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol early Friday near Atlanta. With the Cardinals reaching the 2019 National League Division Series, Ozuna played in his first career postseason series. Sheryl Ring is a consumer rights and civil rights attorney practicing in the Chicago, Illinois area. He was arrested on 29 May 2021, on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. The Big Bear is a nickname for Marcell Ozuna. Your email address will not be published. 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. Ozuna continues to struggle, with lowest production of any DH and contract that runs through 2024. Free Agent: 2025, Agents: CAA Sports Previously: Kinzer Management Group, Scott Boras, MDR Sports Management, More Marcell Ozuna Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Braves [27] Over 130 regular season games and 485 at bats, Ozuna slashed .243/.330/.804 with 29 home runs and 89 RBIs.[28]. The game marked the first appearance since Aug. 14 for Ozuna, who did not play in the first six games of Atlanta's seven-game homestand. Braves' Marcell Ozuna: On bench for Game 1. But Ozuna hasn't played for the Braves since late May, when he injured two fingers sliding into third base. He then played for the Marlins. The boos were much louder after Ozuna struck out against Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy. If I knew before it was going to happen like this, I would have taken it," Ozuna said. "I told Marcell, he's part of this team. In 2009, he played for the Gulf Coast League Marlins. The suspect, Marcell Ozuna was arrested and has been charged with the following: Aggravated Assault by Strangulation under the Domestic Violence Act Battery under the Domestic Violence Act The. In other words, Ozuna is facing the potential for twenty years in prison. Ozuna can also be heard telling the officer he had "three or four 'Presidente' beers" after getting out of the car. 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. Speaking to members of the press in the Braves clubhouse on the day of his arrest, Ozuna addressed the issue. 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. The other ones, ignore them. He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Marcell Ozuna made $16,000,000.00 last year. Ozuna had a disappointing season overall, hitting .226 . Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Rotowire Oct 11, 2022. If MLB follows the Vazquez model, they could place Ozuna on the restricted list immediately, and he would become unpaid. Just hours after being released from jail, Ozuna spoke with the media in the Braves clubhouse. Just don't listen to whatever they're saying, keep my head up and do my best," he said. Following the 2017 season, the Marlins traded Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals. 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. [12] Instead of joining Jacksonville, Ozuna was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a ligament tear and avulsion fracture in his left thumb, which he injured while making a diving catch. Marcell Ozuna had 106 hits last season and 1,186 hits over his career. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Ozuna's already taking . My fans, Im going to give you the best and Im going to be a better person, and Im sorry, Ozuna said at the start of spring training. The program included three to six months of supervision. This is the second arrest of his career. He gets a reasonable amount for his amazing playing skills. There is no information about his studies, but he had an interest in baseball. 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. 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. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Marcell Ozuna expressed remorse Monday as he rejoined the Braves for the first time since being arrested for domestic violence in May. However, he returned to the Braves for a game season. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He is called The Big Bear of baseball. With all respect to my esteemed colleagues in the baseball writing industry, I respectfully disagree with them, for two reasons. He received a retroactive unpaid suspension of 20 games during the 2021 season. I know in my mind that I still have fans that love me. Were disappointed that it happened, but were going to go on.. He had a 106 OPS+ during his Cardinals tenure and his career mark is 112 over seven seasons. Ozuna, 30, was arrested . However, there are rumors that his father was a painter. However, Ozuna became the starting center fielder when Stanton returned. Marcell is from a middle-class family and grew up with three more siblings. [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. Ozuna faces charges of driving under the influence and failure to. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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 Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Marcell Ozuna let suburban Atlanta police know who he was during his Friday morning arrest, his second in 15 months. He gained a lot of fame through his performance on the field. Expect for the MLBPA to fight tooth and nail for him. During that span, he had a slash line of .272/.362/.525. If the Braves want to pull off a glorified salary dump, the farm system will surely pay a price for it. In 107 games this season Ozuna has batted .214/.263/.393 with 20 home runs and 46 RBIs. So, I got patient. Marcell Ozuna Position: Outfielder Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-1 , 225lb (185cm, 102kg) Team: Atlanta Braves (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x All-Star Gold Glove 2x Silver Slugger 48 13 23 20 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 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. In Ozunas situation especially, he should hear the criticism, just as it pertains to his off-field drama. [9][11], On April 30, 2013, Ozuna made his major league debut, and recorded his first career hit, a single off Jeremy Hefner of the New York Mets. Ozuna ended up getting a one-year, $18-million deal from the Braves. In what may have been the earliest application of the principle of unclean hands, a highwayman was refused an accounting against his partner in crime (and later hanged, to boot, along with the partner). After missing an extended period last season, what can the team expect from Ozuna? 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. He did not play for the remainder of the season. Marcell Ozuna hit free agency at the right time. He was booked into the Gwinnett County jail about 4.30am on Friday. Ozuna told the cop he had been out celebrating the Braves win Thursday night over the Mets and had like three or four beers. Ozuna talked about how excited he was to join a team that won the last two National League East titles. 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. "The Atlanta Braves are aware of Marcell Ozunas arrest this morning and are still gathering all the facts pertaining to the incident. He was . Two eyewitness accounts from police officers is almost certainly sufficient independent evidence to prosecute. That point leads to the second way this is different from previous domestic violence instances: the complaining witness is not Ozunas victim. Impact Ozuna had a disappointing season overall, hitting .226/.274 . A successful celebrity has a huge net worth as compared to others. Ozuna suffered a "small. Join our linker program. The veteran slugger clubbed 23 home runs but failed to hit with any consistency and had a .226/.274/.413 slash line. Preliminary investigation has revealed this incident to be domestic related between the suspect and his wife, both residents of the Windsor Cove home. SARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Marcell Ozuna, #20 of the Atlanta Braves participates in a team workout at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2020 in Venice, Florida. When the Braves signed him as a free agent on Jan. 22,. 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. Being overpaid is one thing. When Stanton returned, Ozuna became the starting center fielder. Usually, a celebritys net worth tells how much they have earned over the years. Noticias. ". That said, there does appear to be evidence corroborating the police departments story. But I wanted to make sure I had a chance (at a contract) for my career. [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. Now Ozuna is facing more legal problems after he was arrested by a Norcross Police officer in metro Atlanta. This ends in only three ways: Do the Braves want to bargain, live in denial or accept the inevitable? [22] The following day, he hit a grand slam in a 50 win versus the Pirates. 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). (b) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (k) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of aggravated assault shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. Since the star of 2021, Marcell Ozuna has the third worst fWAR (minus-1.4) in baseball. Not only is Ozuna a below-replacement-level player, he also comes with a ton of baggage stemming from a domestic violence dispute. He is called "The Big Bear" of baseball. Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI. Marcell Ozuna has played for 3 teams; the Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves. He was administered three field sobriety tests and he refused breath and blood tests before being booked into Gwinnett County jail. On January 21, 2020, Ozuna signed a one-year contract worth $18 million with the Atlanta Braves. For one thing, this isnt the first time the Ozunas marriage has been marred by the spectre of domestic abuse. The shame in it all is the Braves are one of six teams who can realistically win the Fall Classic this postseason. On December 14, 2017, the Marlins traded Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals for Sandy Alcntara, Magneuris Sierra, Zac Gallen, and Daniel Castano. Ozuna was named a starter for the NL in the 2017 MLB All-Star Game. He has about 213 hits to play in 2021 for the Braves. The Braves issued a statement Friday after Ozuna's arrest, saying the "organization takes these matters very seriously and are obviously disappointed by the situation" but declining to comment further, citing the ongoing legal situation. [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. Even those so-called haters would love to see Ozuna succeed in a Braves uniform, assuming he does so the right way and stays out of trouble off the field. 20,383rd in major league history) He was then suspended for 20 games under MLB's domestic violence policy in November. He has one brother and two sisters. Marcell Ozuna couldn't resist taking a 'selfie' after his homer The closest thing that compares to Ozuna's celebration dates back four years ago when Seattle Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz got. Those charges were dropped after he completed a pretrial diversion program. The first is the nature of the charges, which include a serious felony. Listen Now. The contract does contain a $16 million club option in 2025, which comes with a $1 million buyout. That was when Ozuna landed on the injured list with broken fingers. However, that appears to be an outlier. [26], Ozuna was placed on the injured list on June 29, 2019, with a finger fracture, and was activated on August 3. Doing so and having off-field problems is another. Marcell. SLATER SCOOP: Braves OF Marcell Ozuna recently suffered a facial injury after his wife allegedly hit him with a soap dish, sources say.Ozuna's wife, Genesis, was arrested after a 2-week police investigation and charged with domestic battery. It appears Ozuna and his agents miscalculated his worth. He was lifted for pinch-hitter Eddie Rosario later in the game and finished 0-for-2 in the Braves' 5-4 loss. [10] That same day, the Marlins promoted Ozuna to the major leagues following an injury to Giancarlo Stanton. Further, the Ozunas are currently going through a divorce, and the outfielder no longer lives with his wife. There areonly three ways the Marcell Ozuna run with theAtlanta Braves turns out in the end. Marcell Ozuna Idelfonso was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. They selected Ozuna as the NL starter for the MLB All-Star game in 2017. While convenient, he could use a little constructive criticism in his life. 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