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Former Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Rafael Furcal was arrested this week on charges of throwing a missile into a public or private dwelling. But not the missile you may be thinking.<\/p>\n

A warrant was issued for the three-time All-Star earlier this week in Broward County, Florida. Following an altercation with another driver. The long-time shortstop turned himself in to the authorities on Wednesday and is facing felony charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a missile into a public or private dwelling.<\/p>\n

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At first glance, the missile part is sure to turn heads. However, the 47-year-old did not throw a literal missile. Following his arrest, he spilled the tea on his side of the story to Z101 reporter Tenchy Rodriguez yesterday.<\/p>\n

\u201cRafael Furcal is currently at home with his family. He confirmed his arrest. Personally turning himself in to authorities after returning from seeing his son at university,\u201d Gomez wrote in a post on X. \u201cThe weapon he used was a rock. Which he used to hit a truck driver in the hand after he attacked him with a knife.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe charges are under investigation. After police heard the former Dominican player\u2019s account upon his return and presentation to the police station.\u201d<\/p>\n

The one-time Atlanta Braves star played fourteen seasons in the league. Manning shortstop for the Braves, Dodgers, and Cardinals. And earned All-Star honors at each stop. However, after a 2012 campaign that got him a trip to the summer classic, he missed the following season to undergo Tommy John surgery.<\/p>\n

He would return in 2014 with the Miami Marlins. But would only play in nine games before walking away from the game. He has a career slashline of .281\/.346\/.402\/.748 and was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2000.<\/p>\n

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