Former MLB All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza was arrested Friday in San Diego with at least 44 pounds of heroin or cocaine ... and could now face more than 20 years behind bars.
Loaiza, 46, is being charged with 3 felonies ...
1) possession of more than 20kgs of heroin or cocaine
2) possession for purchase of narcotics
3) transportation or sale of narcotics.
He's currently being held at Chula Vista's South Bay Detention Facility with bail set at $200,000. He's due to appear in court on Wednesday.
Loaiza, the second winningest pitcher from Mexico in MLB history, played for 8 different teams in his career -- earning over $43 million.