According to the AP, ex-Mets minor leaguer Joseph Petcka has allegedly beat a cat to death in a jealous rage.  Apparently, Petcka was jealous that his then girlfriend, a Sports Illustrated reporter, loved the cat more than she loved him. 

Petcka briefly pitched in the Mets minor league system from 1992-1995.  He never rose above high A level ball.  If you’re curious about his minor league statistics, head over to Baseball-Reference.  Since then he has been an actor, having a small role on “Sex in the City” and appearing in other commercials. 

He is now on trial for aggravated cruelty to animals.

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