No Matter Where He Goes, Brandon Backe Ends Up Getting Pounded

Brandon Backe spent most of the season getting tuned up on a regular basis. Opposing teams racked up 202 hits against him during the 2008 campaign which contributed to 14 losses, a 6.08 ERA and a lot of pent-up aggression. Unfortunately Backe chose the wrong outlet for his angst and spent a little time in the hoosegow as a result.

Backe was at a wedding in Galveston over the weekend and after the nuptials, he retired to a hotel bar with some friends. A member of the party was told by police that he couldn't go outside with his beverage and that's when, according to the Houston Chronicle, a "riot" broke out.

During the brawl, Backe was told by police to back away. He refused, and police attempted to handcuff him, the report said.

Backe struggled with officers. One officer stated in the report that he hit Backe twice in the face before handcuffing him. The officer also reported that Backe smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes.

The Galveston police have more in common with the National League than previously thought. They all hit Backe and hit Backe hard.

The pitcher may have gotten off easy, actually. Unlike others in the party and Al Reyes, for that matter, he avoided the unique thrill of being tased. Backe was released on $1,500 bond and, presumably, is searching for a place where he can avoid getting hit for a little while.