Jose Offerman was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 15 seasons. He was born in the Dominican Republic in 1968 and began his professional career in 1988 when he was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent.
Offerman made his Major League debut in 1990 and played for the Dodgers for four seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Royals in 1995. He played for the Royals for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in 1997.
During his time with the Red Sox, Offerman had some of his best seasons. In 1998, he hit .315 with 11 home runs and 87 RBIs. He was named to the American League All-Star team that year and finished 14th in the MVP voting.
Offerman played for the Red Sox for three seasons before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2000. He played for the Mariners for one season before being traded to the New York Mets in 2001.
During his time with the Mets, Offerman was involved in a controversial incident in which he charged the mound and hit the pitcher with his bat during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was suspended for five games and fined $10,000 for the incident.
Offerman played for the Mets for two seasons before being traded to the Minnesota Twins in 2003. He played for the Twins for one season before being released and signing with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2004.
Offerman played for the Phillies for one season before being released and signing with the New York Yankees in 2005. He played in only 20 games for the Yankees before being released again.
Overall, Offerman had a solid career in the Major Leagues. He finished with a career batting average of .273, 1,294 hits, 57 home runs, and 571 RBIs. He was also known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 220 bases in his career.
However, Offerman's career was also marred by controversy. In addition to the incident with the Mets, he was also involved in a brawl during a game in 1999 and was suspended for four games. He was also involved in a fight with a minor league umpire in 2007, which resulted in him being banned from professional baseball for life.
Despite the controversies, Offerman remains a notable figure in baseball history. He was a two-time All-Star and a solid contributor to several teams throughout his career.
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