Statement from Jeremy Jeffress

The Major League Baseball Players Association is releasing the below statement on behalf of Jeremy Jeffress.

  

“First, I would like to offer a sincere apology to the Texas Rangers, my teammates, my family, and to the fans for the incident that took place last Friday morning. Make no mistake, drinking and driving is wrong. I made a mistake that not only jeopardized my wellbeing, but the wellbeing of others, and I thank God that nobody was hurt because of my mistake. 

“I have faced and overcome much adversity in my life, some of it self-inflicted, and I try very hard, every day, to be a positive influence in the lives of my family, friends, fans and, most importantly, my daughter, Jurnee.  Moving forward, I promise to do everything I can to live my life the right way, as I look to put this incident behind me.  I promise to do whatever it takes to get back on the field playing the game I love.  And I will begin this process by being away from the team while I get the help I need to overcome these difficult personal issues. 

“I am also making a commitment to speak out against impaired driving for the rest of my life, as I hope others will learn from my mistake.  I also would like to thank the police department for their professionalism in handling the situation as well as they did.  Lastly, I ask that others respect my privacy during my absence, just as I ask for their forgiveness.  Thank you and God bless you all.”