José Offerman

José Antonio Offerman Dono (born November 8, 1968) is a Dominican professional baseball manager and former player.

During a baseball game on January 16, 2010, Offerman attacked an umpire during an argument and, as a result, was banned from LIDOM for three years.

[2] After attending Colegio Biblico Cristiano High School in San Pedro de Macorís, Offerman signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1986.

In December 2008, Offerman was named player-manager of Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM).

With Offerman as manager, Licey swept the LIDOM championship, winning five straight against the Gigantes del Cibao.

On January 7, 2014, Offerman was again named manager of the Tigres del Licey of LIDOM, replacing Mike Guerrero.

With Offerman at the helm, Licey won the LIDOM Championship, winning five games to three over the Leones del Escogido.

Bluefish catcher John Nathans was also hit in the back of the head during the bench-clearing melee, receiving a severe concussion that effectively ended his playing career.

The independent Atlantic League announced on August 17, 2007, that Offerman would remain suspended at least until the legal case was resolved.

Offerman was detained by stadium security, eventually being transported to the local police station to await the end of the game and Reyburn's decision whether to ask for charges to be pressed against him or not.

A day after the incident, the American crew that umpired the game resigned their positions with LIDOM and left the country, reportedly due to threats and concerns about their own safety.