Former Yankees outfielder Jesús Montero has died at the age of 35
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Jesús Montero, the former standout player with the New York Yankees who ended up playing mostly in the majors for the Seattle Mariners, has died. He was 35 years old.
The Yankees announced the Venezuelan national’s death on social media.
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New York Yankees catcher Jesus Montero (83) at bat during their spring training against the Washington Nationals at George M. Steinbrenner Stadium on March 5, 2011. (Kim Clement/USA TODAY Sports)
“The Yankees are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesús Montero. We send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” the Yankees said.
Montero was involved in a motorcycle accident in Venezuela earlier this month, according to a GoFundMe that was set up to pay his hospital bills, according to New York Post. He fell into a coma and later died.
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Seattle Mariners first baseman Jesus Montero, 63, watches a three-run homer against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at Safeco Field on September 16, 2015. (Joe Nicholson/USA TODAY Sports)
Montero was ranked third on Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus’ top prospects prior to the 2011 season. He made his debut with the Yankees’ rookie team when he was just 17 years old. He hit .280 with three home runs in 33 games.
He played in 18 games for the Yankees in 2011. He was traded to the Mariners in January 2012 as part of a deal that netted Michael Pineda and Jose Campos the pinstripes.
Montero was with the Mariners from 2012 to 2015. In 208 games, the catcher and designated hitter hit .247 with a .668 OPS and 24 home runs.
New York Yankees catcher Jesus Montero (83) during spring training against the Washington Nationals at George M. Steinbrenner Stadium on March 5, 2011. (Kim Clement/USA TODAY Sports)
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He was with the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles after his time with the Mariners ended, but did not see time at the major league level for either team.
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