Ex-Yank Leyritz Arrested Again

Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.

The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge.

Broward County Jail spokeswoman Keyla Concepcion said Leyritz was booked Thursday morning after an incident in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale suburb. She could not provide additional details.

The 45-year-old Leyritz played for six teams in 11 seasons. During a stint with the New York Yankees, he hit a memorable home run in the 1996 World Series to help the Yankees win Game 4 against Atlanta.

Police say Leyritz was drunk when he caused a fatal car crash in December 2007. He is scheduled to go on trial in September.

Leyritz's attorney did not immediately return a message.

[artcabral]

An average person, that is without fame or notoriety, would not warrant a headline, much less a forgiving public. This man, without his NY pinstripes, brings digrace to the baseball profession and to the sports arena. As an example to others, he has failed and failed greatly. There should be no other coverage of this person's life, aside from his obituary.

[Scooter2009]

major self control issues...