sure Yorvit need lear professionalism of the game

Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba struck a home-plate umpire in the facemask during a Venezuelan League game on Friday, according to a report by ESPN.

After striking out, Torrealba turned and argued with Dario Rivera Jr. over a previous strike call during the at-bat. The 11-year veteran shouted at Rivera Jr. for several seconds before slamming his open right hand into the umpire’s mask.

Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the club only has preliminary information, but will look into the incident.

It was not immediately known what type of punishment Torrealba might face from the league, whose playoffs begin on Jan. 2.

Torrealba, a member of the Leones de Caracas squad, hit .273 with with seven home runs and 37 RBIs for the Rangers last season.

Unbelievable. Just another pro athlete showing that he has no respect for the game which he is paid millions to PLAY.. MLB should suspend him with out pay of at least a month. The players that treat people like this need to learn a lesson. They think their above the law or in this case the rules.

But the truth is No one likes him anyway. He sucks at what he does. I am sure the rangers would not miss him if he sat out a couple of games. He had a 1.1 WAR…meaning hes not that big of an impact. Learn the professionalism of the game .idiot.