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Offerman Charged in Battery

Posted Aug 15, 07 5:00 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Former All-Star Jose Offerman stands charged with assault after hitting an opposing pitcher and catcher with his bat during a minor-league game yesterday. The victims suffered a concussion and a broken finger at the hands of the 38-year-old, a former LA Dodgers and Boston Red Sox standout who hasn't played in the majors since 2005.

Offerman began his rampage when he was hit by a pitch one inning after homering in a game in Bridgeport, Conn. He broke a finger on pitcher Matt Beech's hand and, in connecting with John Nathans' head on the backswing, gave the catcher a concussion. Offerman, a two-time All-Star, was suspended indefinitely from the independent Atlantic League.

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Bridgeport Bluefish catcher John Nathans fights with Long Island Ducks Jose Offerman, left, after Offerman tried to hit Bluefish pitcher Matt Beech with a bat, during an Atlantic League baseball game...   (Associated Press)
Long Island Duck's Jose Offerman (18) rushes the mound toward Bridgeport Bluefish pitcher Matt Beech, after Beech hit him with a pitch during an Atlantic League baseball game in Bridgeport, Conn., Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Bridgeport Bluefish catcher John Nathans, right, prevents Long Island Duck's Jose Offerman (18) from hitting Bluefish pitcher Matt Beech with a bat,during the first inning of an Atlantic League minor...   (Associated Press)
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