Ugueth Urbina
From BR Bullpen
Ugueth Urtain Urbina Villarreal
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
In 2004, the mother of Ugueth Urbina was kidnapped in their native Venezuela, but fortunately she was found unharmed after many months.
On November 7, 2005, Urbina was arrested in Venezuela pending formal charges of attempted murder. The charges stemmed from an incident at his family's ranch on October 16 where Urbina and a group of men allegedly attacked five workers with machetes and poured gasoline on them. On March 28, 2007, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time All-Star (1998 & 2002)
- NL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (1999)
- NL Saves Leader (1999)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 4 (1998, 1999, 2002 & 2003)
- 40 Saves Seasons: 2 (1999 & 2002)
- Won a World Series with the Florida Marlins in 2003
