Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - William Ligue Jr., the man who attacked Kansas City Royals first base coach Tom Gamboa along with his son, pleaded innocent to three counts of aggravated battery and one felony count of mob action on Friday.

Ligue, 35, and his son attacked Gamboa on the field at Comiskey Park during a game between the Royals and Chicago White Sox on September 19.

During a hearing on Saturday, October 19, a prosecutor described how Ligue called his sister before the game and told her to watch the contest because he would be on television. Assistant State Attorney Colleen Daly then described how Ligue informed his sister that even though she couldn't find the game on TV, she should watch the news because he would be on it.

Daly said Ligue told police after his arrest that he went onto the field because he was angry that the White Sox were losing. A pocket knife was found at the scene and Daly said Ligue was wearing it around his waistband when he ran onto the field.

On Thursday, Ligue told the Daily Southtown newspaper that he has a drug problem and does not remember hitting Gamboa.

"I regret what happened," Ligue said. "If I was in my right state of mind, this would never have occurred. I am so sorry for Mr. Gamboa. I disgraced Chicago and myself. I apologize with my heart."

This was not the first time Ligue has been in trouble with the law. He was convicted of burglary in 1986 and served five months in prison. He was then charged with domestic battery in 1996 and spent seven days in jail.

Ligue remains at the Cook County Jail where he is being held on $200,000 bond. A hearing has been set for November 7 to get his bond reduced.

The son was charged with attacking Gamboa and pleaded guilty on Tuesday, October 22. He was then released from the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center for home confinement.

The teenager pleaded guilty to one charge of aggravated battery and two counts of mob action for striking Gamboa. He was also charged for hitting an off-duty state trooper acting as a security guard.

He will be sentenced November 7 and might face probation or incarceration until he turns 21.