Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang is in trouble with the law in his native South Korea, according to reports from Yonhap News and Naver.
Pirates president Frank Coonelly acknowledged in a statement that the team is cognizant of the "very serious charges" filed against Kang, who reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .084, nearly twice the legal limit. He fled the scene of a crash in Seoul, and was arrested and charged for leaving the accident site. The events took place at 2:45 a.m. local time, according to the reports.
“We are extremely disappointed in Jung Ho and in his decision process during this matter,” Coonelly said.