Former New York Mets first baseman Mike Jacobs, currently a minor-leaguer in the Colorado Rockies organization, has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for HGH use. He is the first professional baseball player to test positive for Human Growth Hormone.
↵Jacobs released a statement via the Denver Post that did not dispute the findings:
↵↵↵A few weeks ago, in an attempt to overcome knee and back problems, I made the terrible decision to take HGH. I immediately stopped a couple of days later after being tested. Taking it was one of the worst decisions I could have ever made, one for which I take full responsibility. I apologize to my family, friends, the Colorado Rockies​ organization, Major League Baseball and to the fans. Now, as required by the minor league drug program, I will serve a 50-game suspension. After my suspension is completed, I hope to have the opportunity to continue my career in the game that I love so much.
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All I can is, how stupid can a guy be considering the testing now done in the game?
↵Jacobs played 30 games for the Mets in 2005 and seven games for them last season. He has 100 career home runs in parts of six big-league seasons.
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