In Game 3 of the World Series, Ventura gave up five runs and took the loss, but the Royals ended up defeating the Mets to win the World Series. U.S. 'That was his weakness: racing,' he said. Apps. Yordano Ventura Tribute. He also pitched in Game 6 with the Royals down 3-2 in the series. ordano Ventura quit school as a teenager U.S. Canada U.K . Yordano ventura death - Yordano ventura crash pictures .

Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura was killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic early Sunday. The organization took it to heart and was very upset about the passing of their former pitcher. The Royals promoted Ventura to the major leagues to make his debut on September 17, 2013, following the Storm Chasers' victory in the PCL championship series.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura was killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic early Sunday. 'We will get through this as an organization, but right now is a time to mourn and celebrate the life of Yordano.'

Known as a power pitcher, his fastball topped out at 102 mph in his career. Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura died Sunday morning in a car accident in the Dominican Republic, according to SI.com and Cristian Moreno of ESPN Radio.

He won the 2015 World Series with the Royals. ES. Fans. 'It was his hobby. He quickly became one of the top prospects in the Royals organization. The 2016 season was the last time Ventura pitched in the MLB. Condolences to the Ventura family.

Highway patrol spokesman Jacobo Mateo said Ventura died on a highway leading to the town of Juan Adrian, about 40 miles northwest of Santo Domingo. News. NEWS CORONAVIRUS POLITICS 2020 ELECTIONS ENTERTAINMENT LIFE PERSONAL VIDEO SHOPPING. Kansas City advanced to a second straight World Series and took on the New York Mets. In a separate crash on Sunday, former MLB player Andy Marte (pictured in 2010) was also killedMetropolitan traffic authorities said Marte (pictured in 2010) died when a car he was driving hit a houseHe followed by helping Kansas City win the championship the next year.In a separate crash, former MLB player Andy Marte was also killed.Metropolitan traffic authorities said Marte died when a car he was driving hit a house along a road between San Francisco de Macoris and Pimentel, about 95 miles north of Santo Domingo.The Royals and MLB official accounts tweeted out messages in the wake of Ventura's deathKansas City Royals shortstop shared this emotional message on Twitter after his teammate's passingMarte played seven seasons in the major leagues with Arizona, Cleveland, and Atlanta. My prayers are with you and your family. A number of players tweeted after news of Ventura's sad death began to spread on Sunday morningPlayers from across the sport paid tribute to both Marte and Ventura after news of their deaths began to spread. RIP Yordano. He was 25 when he died.

The fate of Yordano Ventura's $20 million fortune depends on whether he was drunk when he fatally crashed his car in the Dominican Republic - as local media reports claim he was robbed as he lay dying by the road.The Kansas City Royals pitcher was killed in a horrific car crash on a highway in his native Dominican Republic on Sunday.Local media say the 25-year-old was found alive beside the car wreckage but people robbed him and then left him to die.Ventura's World Series ring, other valuable items and cash were reportedly stripped from him.

The Giants would go on to defeat the Royals in Game 7.After a successful performance in 2014, he was named the Royals’ 2015 Opening Day starter.

After he signed with the team, he spent 18 months training at the Royals’ academy. 'It's never easy to lose a member of our fraternity, and there are no words to describe the feeling of losing two young men in the prime of their lives,' executive Tony Clark said. Edition. He proceeded to dominate San Francisco in both of his starts, though the Royals would ultimately lose in seven games. Yordano Ventura’s shocking and tragic death. 'Deeply saddened and shocked by Yordano Ventura's & Andy Marte's passings.

To honor the legacy of Yordano Ventura, the Royals established the ACE 30 Memorial Fund through Royals Charities. They'll be missed,' Washington's Adam Eaton said.

Sending out my thoughts and prayers,' Blue Jays star Russell Martin tweeted. Ventura struggled a little bit during the 2016 season as he finished with an 11-12 record with a 4.45 ERA.The 2016 season was the last time Ventura pitched in the MLB. Shop.

'My heart goes out to the family & friends of #RIPAndyMarte #RIPYordanoVentura ...Sad day for the baseball community.