Former MLB All-Star Tom Browning arrested after crashing into house, cited with OVI: reports
Browning was a member of the Reds' World Series champion team in 1990
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Former Cinncinnati Reds All-Star pitcher Tom Browning was arrested in Ohio over the weekend for operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) after he reportedly crashed into a residential home, according to multiple reports.
Browning, who made his last MLB appearance in 1995 with the Kansas City Royals, was charged with two counts of OVI, failure to stay in marked lanes and failure to control on Saturday after police say he drove his car off the road and eventually crashed into a house, FOX19 reported, citing court records.
Tom Browning, of the Cincinnati Reds, pitches during the 1990 World Series against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)
The 62-year-old former MLB pitcher allegedly struck a light pole and a tree before driving off the road and over a fence before hitting the house. Police said no one was injured, and the family was outside at the time of the crash, except a child inside playing video games.
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Police on the scene said Browning was slurring his speech and detected the smell of alcohol, WCPO reported, citing an arrest report. His blood alcohol level was registered at .127.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Tom Browning, #32 of the Cincinnati Reds, pitches against the San Diego Padres during a Major League Baseball game circa 1993 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. Browning played for the Reds from 1984 to 1994. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
According to reports, Browning admitted to having two drinks at a fundraiser event but did not know where he was at the time of the crash. He also admitted to falling asleep while driving. A marijuana smoking pipe was also found in his pocket.
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Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. (Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)
Browning was famous for pitching the 12th perfect game in baseball history in 1988 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played 10 seasons with the Reds, winning the World Series in 1990 when Cincinnati swept the Oakland Athletics.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}According to FOX19, Browning posted a $2,000 bond and is due back in court on Sept. 14.