Omar Vizquel breaks silence on allegation: “It was really painful”

Omar Vizquel He is one of the most important players exported. Venezuela To major League Baseball, in his extensive career big leagueAdded numerous recognitions and honors primarily for his defensive work.

It was a 24 year career mlb which proceeded from their debut in 1989 seattle mariners Until his retirement in 2012 toronto blue jays, However, the golden era of his career was spent in uniform. cleveland indiansWell, he went there three times all Star and won eight of its 11 awards Gold glove.

These beliefs, combined with his 2,877 hits and his .272 average, lead many to wonder whether “silky hands” deserves a place in Hall of Fame.

The reasons for which it was created Omar Vizquel There is no place at Cooperstown, too often, for situations outside of what they did on the playing fields.

In August 2021, he was reported by AA affiliate’s Bat Boy chicago white soxWho Vizquel I was directing. The young man suffering from autism had accused the manager of misbehavior two years ago in 2019.

the allegation was “Misconduct and offensive behavior”, after this, Omar Vizquel He was suspended without pay by the White Sox organization and released when the season ended. Shortly afterward, in June 2022, the two parties reached a confidential settlement.

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Omar Vizquel: “My conscience is clear”

Now, after that incident, the Venezuelan shortstop breaks his silence to talk to a journalist USA Today, Bob Nightengale,

“I’m glad to talk again. I wouldn’t have been able to do it earlier because a lot of the things that were said were not that accurate. My conscience is clear and I know I can look anyone in the eye and say, ‘Do you really think this is true?’ commented Vizquel,

“I think this is the best time to talk because everyone has a version. But no one heard my side of the story or what really happened. “It was really painful because I’m not the kind of person they’re talking about.”He added.

The former player told what happened “Big misunderstanding” And declared: “I am a staunch believer in God and God spoke. “Justice has spoken and now they can’t charge me with anything else.”,

Regarding his chances of being in hall of fame, Vizquel They told USA Today next: “Baseball is my passion. Of course I would like to live there. Who wouldn’t want that? But the most important thing for me is to get back to baseball. Help others achieve their dreams.

Vizquel got 12.6% of the votes hall of fame Awarded by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.