Police arrested former St. Louis Cardinals World Series winner and three-time All-Star Rafael Furcal on felony charges. Furcal turned himself in to the Broward County jail in Fort Lauderdale, in South Florida.
The all-star player was guilty of aggravated battery and using a deadly weapon. Prosecutors have charged Furcal with two felony counts. Reports state that one of the charges is for throwing a ‘missile’ (a stone or hard substance) into a dwelling. The Sunrise, Florida Police Department had signed the warrant.
Rafael Furcal was involved in a fight with a truck driver. He said the driver attacked him with a knife, and he escalated the situation by throwing a rock at the driver’s head. More details about the former Cardinals star will come to light as the story evolves.
Rafael Furcal was arrested FOR WHAT?!
Good lord. pic.twitter.com/pVfrGfTmS3
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) May 16, 2025
Many were surprised when Furcal turned himself in. The police have confirmed the charges, and Rafael Furcal could face serious legal penalties. Given the severity of his charges, the former MLB player could be facing prison time.
Rafael Furcal Carved A Great Career With The St. Louis Cardinals
Despite his short stint in St. Louis, Furcal had his best moments with the team. He was part of the 2011 World Series squad. He won the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 2000 with the Atlanta Braves. Furcal also had a strong stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2006 to 2011.
Furcal was a dependable shortstop who was well-known during his time. Throughout his 14-year career, Furcal held a batting average of .281 with .346 OBP and .402 OPS. He hit 113 home runs while playing for four teams. Furcal recorded 587 RBIs with 314 steals in a total of 1,614 games.
The Cardinals’ star had a decent career throughout the years, but unfortunately, his off-field activities have cost him now. Some MLB fans are in disbelief to learn about Rafael Furcal’s arrest. Sources say investigators will continue the investigation into Frucal’s case. St. Louis is having a decent run this 2025 season, remaining second on the table. The Cardinals are ranked at No. 12 in the week 7 MLB power rankings.
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