Mets Prospect L.J. Mazzilli Suspended 50 Games For Second Drug Violation

New York Mets 2B prospect L.J. Mazzilli was suspended on Tuesday for 50 games due to violating Minor League Baseball’s drug prevention and treatment program for a second time.

For those who enjoyed watching L.J. Mazzilli, son of former MLB 1B/CF Lee Mazzilli, you will have to wait a few weeks before seeing him play in 2015. The former test positive for a “drug of abuse,” and was suspended 50 games due to his second violation of Minor League Baseball’s drug prevention and treatment program.

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Mazzilli, whose father played for the New York Mets, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Toronto Blue Jays, hit .301 across both low and high single A ball this past season. In 131 games, the 4th round pick in the 2013 for the aforementioned Mets also produced 11 HR and 79 RBI.

He addressed the situation to the media, issuing the following statement.

"“Unfortunately, in life, you cannot go back on a bad decision that was made, and in my case, one that I very much regret. After everything my loved ones, supporters, and the Mets have given me, especially an opportunity to chase my childhood dream, I couldn’t be more ashamed and sorry. I am fully ready to own up to my mistake and accept the repercussions from Major League Baseball.”"

His father also took the the media to share his thoughts on his son’s recent suspension. “There is nothing politically correct that I could say that can soften the blow, my son made a mistake. Just like any other parent out there, we are disappointed and hurt when our children make bad decisions. However, we are proud of our son for seeking professional help on his own. The only thing now that we can do as a family is love him, support him, and have faith as we’ve always done,” said the elder Mazzilli.

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