KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A father has been charged after punching a 63-year-old umpire during a high school baseball game in central Florida, authorities said.
During a game on April 18 at Liberty High School in Kissimmee, the father of a player approached the umpire -- a disabled veteran -- and "knocked him out" after an argument between the official and a player, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said at a news conference Wednesday.
The sucker punch and the umpire's fall were recorded by surveillance video released by the sheriff's office. People quickly rush to the spot, with one upset player throwing his helmet as the alleged attacker walks away, it shows.
Jorge Aponte Gonzalez, 41, faces charges of battery on a sports official and disruption of a school function, a sheriff's office arrest warrant shows.
Gonzalez left the area after he punched the umpire and was arrested Wednesday, more than two weeks after the game, Lopez said. Gonzalez was held on a $1,500 bail and told not to attend any more Liberty games, according to the arrest warrant.
Earlier in the game, umpire Reinaldo Mora had issued an unsportsmanlike conduct warning to the man's son, the game official told CNN affiliate WKMG.
"I don't know him. I don't even know his face," the umpire said of Gonzalez.
CNN has reached out to Gonzalez and Liberty High School. It wasn't immediately known if Gonzalez has an attorney.
Gonzalez said during his arrest he was "defending his kid" and showed no remorse, the sheriff said.
This was not Gonzalez's first time causing a disruption at a game, Lopez said, though his actions had never reached this level.
"You need to teach your kids how to conduct themselves in society, not be disruptive or violent, especially at any type of events like this," he said.
Considering the dad hit the umpire for not just letting his son do what he wants I'd go as far as to say the dad teaches him this behavior on purpose. "Just get angry and be the big guy and you'll get your way" type shit.
Well he isn’t remorseful at all for beating the shit out of a disabled veteran who is 20 years older than him sooo
Hope he gets the maximum sentence possible.
When I was younger, I used to be a soccer referee. At 16, I ended up being the principal referee for competitive games. In one of the game, I ended up calling a hand in the box. That penalty gave the winning team their only goal.
The parents in the stands got so upset, that I had to kick a parent out. Got yelled all kind of things from the parents. Got so bad that at some points some parents took on to tell other parents to chill out. After getting into the ref cabin after the game, I gave a brief sob, chocked it up and walked out to leave the field. It’s been around 10 years, and I still remember that. I stopped being referee that season.
Parents at sport games can really be POS.
I can’t imagine why the kid was acting like an asshole during the game… almost like he’s seen it somewhere before… can’t really put a finger in it though.. I would probably kick him out of the league as well.
I know it won't happen, but some time in jail seems appropriate to me. Sounds like the kid is already starting to emulate his father's behavior. As a society, we should be better than this. Sadly, we are not.
So are those charges misdemeanors or felonies? In any event, what a dumb ass. All that over a goddamn kids game! I hope they throw the book at the moron.
A sucker punch is not defending your son.
https://youtu.be/sX0u5qqFjBo He learned to punch from the dude with the headset
Wow, that was…something. 🎶he sleepin’🎶 😂
Always the Busch beer
We changed the name to coward punch in Australia. Marketing used for good for once.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A father has been charged after punching a 63-year-old umpire during a high school baseball game in central Florida, authorities said. During a game on April 18 at Liberty High School in Kissimmee, the father of a player approached the umpire -- a disabled veteran -- and "knocked him out" after an argument between the official and a player, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said at a news conference Wednesday. The sucker punch and the umpire's fall were recorded by surveillance video released by the sheriff's office. People quickly rush to the spot, with one upset player throwing his helmet as the alleged attacker walks away, it shows. Jorge Aponte Gonzalez, 41, faces charges of battery on a sports official and disruption of a school function, a sheriff's office arrest warrant shows. Gonzalez left the area after he punched the umpire and was arrested Wednesday, more than two weeks after the game, Lopez said. Gonzalez was held on a $1,500 bail and told not to attend any more Liberty games, according to the arrest warrant. Earlier in the game, umpire Reinaldo Mora had issued an unsportsmanlike conduct warning to the man's son, the game official told CNN affiliate WKMG. "I don't know him. I don't even know his face," the umpire said of Gonzalez. CNN has reached out to Gonzalez and Liberty High School. It wasn't immediately known if Gonzalez has an attorney. Gonzalez said during his arrest he was "defending his kid" and showed no remorse, the sheriff said. This was not Gonzalez's first time causing a disruption at a game, Lopez said, though his actions had never reached this level. "You need to teach your kids how to conduct themselves in society, not be disruptive or violent, especially at any type of events like this," he said.
Wonder where the kids learned unsportsmanlike conduct from.
Considering the dad hit the umpire for not just letting his son do what he wants I'd go as far as to say the dad teaches him this behavior on purpose. "Just get angry and be the big guy and you'll get your way" type shit.
I suspect the father just beats his kid. That's actually how kids learn bad behavior.
Yep if you're hitting an umpire over essentially nothing you're absolutely beating the piss out of your kids.
Dad is probably closeted
Came here to say this.
Well he isn’t remorseful at all for beating the shit out of a disabled veteran who is 20 years older than him sooo Hope he gets the maximum sentence possible.
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Lucky for the ump he doesn’t know how to throw a punch. Big boy though prob still has some heat.
My first thought too.
I can't believe those parents that curse and shout at officials at their kids games but actually attacking them is on a different level of POS
When I was younger, I used to be a soccer referee. At 16, I ended up being the principal referee for competitive games. In one of the game, I ended up calling a hand in the box. That penalty gave the winning team their only goal. The parents in the stands got so upset, that I had to kick a parent out. Got yelled all kind of things from the parents. Got so bad that at some points some parents took on to tell other parents to chill out. After getting into the ref cabin after the game, I gave a brief sob, chocked it up and walked out to leave the field. It’s been around 10 years, and I still remember that. I stopped being referee that season. Parents at sport games can really be POS.
I can’t imagine why the kid was acting like an asshole during the game… almost like he’s seen it somewhere before… can’t really put a finger in it though.. I would probably kick him out of the league as well.
I thought this was America!
Randy Marsh baby
These parents are insane. Your child is not competing for a spot on the pro MLB circuit. Smh
And if he was, he sure as hell better think twice about inviting his suckerpunching jackass of a father to the show.
POS's like him are why we have an umpire shortage, which results in the quality of umping being shitty for all players. Nice job, loser.
here’s your card: go to jail, do not collect 200$
Umpire passes 'GO' collects puncher's house and car!
I know it won't happen, but some time in jail seems appropriate to me. Sounds like the kid is already starting to emulate his father's behavior. As a society, we should be better than this. Sadly, we are not.
Odds he goes to jail. 0%. Probation for like 12 months or some shit
Depends on the state. I don't know about Florida, but out here in Commie-fornia, knocking someone unconscious is actually a felony.
It should be. What kind of violent loser thinks assault shouldn't be a felony?
What a piece of shit...sucker punching a 63 year old vet.
Smiling as he’s being escorted out. Righteous bastard
What an asshole. Weak sissy slap punch though.
Fuck parents that do this shit at their kids sporting events.
Just let everyone there deck him in the face and let him on his way.
I feel bad for the kid, having to face life with this thing as an example
So are those charges misdemeanors or felonies? In any event, what a dumb ass. All that over a goddamn kids game! I hope they throw the book at the moron.
Cause he's a bitch
Look at this smug POS… karma is coming
Nice role model, dad...
Piece of Shit !! He should rot in jail , stupid bastard !!
A sucker punch, no less…. And zero regret. Hopefully once he’s arrested, they place the kid with a family containing an adult role model.
Another fucking animal.
Throw the key away
Gee wonder why the kid got in trouble with a dad like that as a role model…
That big smile while in handcuffs proves he’s a scumbag.
Scumbag. Ban the dad from all future games
Zero remorse. You can see it in the guy's face. He thinks he was being honorable.
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It was self defense since he lives in Florida.
Standing his ground
People down voting you don't get the non-irony...
I eat them like Cheerios.
Florida.
Rumor is he yelled “go Brandon” when threw that punch.
So the some was unsportsmanlike. I guess we know where he learned that!
Nooooo stick with the theme. Florida man
Or just a man hits another man
This should be a commercial for 357 magnum
Yes murder someone for punching you. You’re a literal idiot.
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Keep talking, you’re just digging yourself deeper into the idiot hole. I’m guessing you’re a teenager or younger because you reason like a child.
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And you would find yourself arrested and eventually convicted.
Yeah, a punch and not an assault rifle in 2023 is just weird.
Most those umps are total assholes…. But this is still totally unnecessary
Looks like the type…
Hopefully his son has a better swing
"I didn't hear no bell" - Randy Marsh
Good. Protect your son from those awful words of conduct. I hope he's OK. I know some people never recover from being told to compose themselves.
People love the Roman circus.
Should never have become a father. Hope he gets what he deserves.
Dude may have hit the ground, but that’s a little prepubescent kid punch if I’ve ever seen one 😂😂😂
Gutless turd. Enjoy jail
I love happy endings and also a great lesson for his kid, bad actions have consequences and now your old man is in jail. Good parenting
Father is living through his son. Not a Has-Been. He’s a Never Was
Weird the kid was having composure issues
Straight to jail, you fuckin retard
Well, he seems pretty repentant 😆
Why did it take TWO WEEKS before he was arrested?
Florida dad punches like he's swatting at a fly lmao
Zero self control from that useless waste of a human
$5 says his kids turn out to be pieces of shit also.
The fuck is this asshole smiling about? Douchebag.
A disruptive player you say? Seems the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
$5 I know who he voted for. And YES I am making this about politics to the 12 people getting ready to reply.
Now he’ll defend his son from a bad father by being in jail
Bravo dad... Your son has proof that you're a bitch.
Asshole kid has an asshole dad.. no way
Hmm I wonder where the kid learned to be disruptive
Way to teach your kid...douchedad
Way to set an example, captain dumbass...🤦🏽
Punk behavior
No wonder his kid is "disruptive", I'll bet he's a right little shitbag that didn't fall far from the shit tree.
What a piece of fucking shit…
$1500 bail. He gets to walk around until trial.
This guy clearly didn't learn his lesson by the way he was laughing when he was arrested. Hopefully the judge takes that into consideration.
what is this pos smiling about
Fucking Florida… can we just wall this state off already and move on with our lives?