University Police arrested two Florida baseball pitchers late Sunday night after they reportedly trespassed a posted construction site.
At about 11:45 p.m., Andrew Jacob Puk, 19, and William Kirby Snead, 20, entered a marked construction site at UF’s new chemistry building on the corner of University Avenue and Buckman Drive,according to a police report. While on the site, Puk and Snead attempted to climb a crane.
Both players were reportedly drinking at the time of the incident, which was reported to the University Police Department by a Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol driver, according to the report.
University Police arrested them on charges of trespassing a construction site — a third-degree felony.
At about 12:30 p.m. Monday, Puk and Snead were released on their own recognizance.
Neither pitcher has performed particularly well this season on the mound. Snead has a 4.91 earned run average through 13 appearances, the second highest of any UF reliever.
He’s allowing opposing hitters to bat .348 against him, the most of any pitched on UF’s roster.
Puk has a 5.87 ERA, the highest of any UF starter. He has a 6-3 record in nine appearances, seven of which he has started. Both pitchers appeared in relief in Florida’s 12-5 victory Saturday over South Carolina.
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A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 7-2 loss to Miami on Feb. 21 at McKethan Stadium.
