Note: This blog has been updated since Sunday.
An unexpected release from IU Athletics Sunday afternoon announced that the Indiana University baseball team will be without the services of senior reliever Jonny Hoffman. According to the release, the Oceanside, Ca., native has been removed from the roster due to a "violation of team standards."
Hoffman was charged with possession with intent to deliver over 10 pounds of marijuana, a Class C felony, per Indiana University chief of police Keith Cash.
The athletic department declined comment.
Hoffman's junior season, one in which he was credited with the win or save in nine of 14 regular season Big Ten wins, earned him a late invite to play in the Cape Cod League. In the 2012 Big Ten tournament, he pitched in all four games and allowed just two earned runs in 10.1 innings pitched, earning him a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
The Hoosiers were picked to finish first in the Big Ten by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper on Thursday.
Though the Oceanside, Ca., native's place on the roster has been removed, you can read more about Hoffman here.
Hoffman admitted to engaging in this activity for over two years, Cash said. Hoffman's initial hearing will take place on Wednesday, January 16.
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