Naturals Reliever Arrested For DWI Last updated Wednesday, August 6, 2008 5:21 PM CDT in Sports By Paul Nielsen THE MORNING NEWS
SPRINGDALE - Northwest Arkansas Naturals relief pitcher Jarod Plummer was arrested for driving while intoxicated and driving left of center by Fayetteville police early Wednesday morning.
Plummer was placed on the suspended list by the Kansas City Royals for violating team policies on Wednesday afternoon. The Naturals are the Royals' Double-A affiliate.
Plummer, 24, was booked into the Washington County Jail at 3:33 a.m. and was released at 4:48 a.m. after posting bond. Plummer registered a .101 blood alcohol content, above the legal limit of .08 in Arkansas.
The Garland, Texas native is scheduled to appear in Fayetteville District Court on Sept. 5.
Teammates Brian McFall and Matt Peterson were with Plummer when police stopped Plummer's Dodge Ram pickup at 2:01 a.m.
According to the Fayetteville police report, both passengers "were not cooperative" and McFall became "very belligerent" and was threatened with arrest. Police called a taxi for McFall and Peterson and both left the scene without further incident. The report also stated that Plummer was cooperative and apologized to the arresting officers for McFall's and Peterson's behavior.
Plummer's arrest came on the Naturals first day off after playing games on 26 consecutive days. Plummer, who has pitched the second most innings among the Naturals relievers, has appeared in 29 games and is 4-1 with a 4.19 ERA.
Plummer was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 26th round of the 2002 First-Year Player Draft. He was acquired by the Royals in March, 2006.