Alberto Callaspo Arrested for Alleged Wife Beating

Yes, the headline pretty much explains it all. And not unlike Julio Mateo, here's a guy you've never heard of before -- a guy who's done nothing to distinguish himself on the field -- and now you know his name. Why? Because he allegedly beat his wife.

Callaspo, 24, was booked into Maricopa County's Fourth Avenue Jail on one count of assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and one count of criminal damage, a Class 6 felony, Detective Stacie Derge said. Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall said Callaspo will not join the team in Houston, where it begins a nine-game road trip tonight.

Derge said officers responded Thursday afternoon to a call to Callaspo's residence at the Legacy Golf Resort, near the intersection of 32nd Street and Baseline Road. Callaspo's wife, Marianny Paola, 22, had minor injuries, Derge said.

So five minutes ago you had never heard of Alberto Callaspo. Now when people make reference to the name, it's 'Oh, he's one of those wife beaters, huh?' Well, there's been no trial or conviction yet, but it's the type of mess you just never want to get in. And between Brett Myers, Julio Lugo, Julio Mateo, and now Callaspo, what is it with players and incidents with wives? Look, I'm not saying that Callaspo did anything, but in general, that's about the most cowardly thing anyone can do. You just don't hit a woman. Period. And good move by the Diamondbacks not letting Callaspo travel with the team while he's facing the allegations. You have to wonder if they would act so hastily if it were more of a distinguished player, but it's still nice to see they're showing no tolerance for such alleged behavior.

UPDATE: Reports say Callaspo had a history of domestic violence prior to the incident

Previously at FanHouse:
Julio Mateo Allegedly Beat, Bit, and Choked His Wife