College Baseball Star Arrested After Shocking Bar Assault on 84-Year-Old Man

In a world where respect for elders is supposedly a universal value, a 21-year-old college baseball player decided to rewrite the rules—with his fists. Owen Hayes, a player for The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California, allegedly ambushed an 84-year-old man in a local dive bar, delivering a punch so brutal it knocked the elderly victim unconscious. The incident, captured on video and obtained by TMZ, unfolded in the early hours of February 28 at Doc’s Inn, a bar where the victim is reportedly a regular.

The footage begins with a heated argument between the elderly man and another individual, escalating quickly as Hayes allegedly rushes in from behind and delivers the knockout blow. The victim, described as a harmless regular, was hospitalized but fortunately escaped serious injury. Bar employees have labeled the attack as unprovoked, adding a layer of infamy to Hayes’ actions.

Hayes, who surrendered to authorities on Monday, now faces a felony assault charge, with bail set at $50,000. The Master’s University, where Hayes plays baseball, has declined to comment, leaving the public to wonder how a promising athlete could spiral into such a disgraceful act.

This incident raises questions about the culture of entitlement and aggression that sometimes festers in young athletes. Hayes’ actions not only jeopardize his future but also cast a shadow over the institution he represents. One can only hope this serves as a wake-up call—not just for Hayes, but for anyone who thinks violence is an acceptable solution to conflict.

And to think, some people still believe chivalry is dead.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ

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