Jesus Montero, Ex-Yankees, Mariners Top-Rated Prospect, Passes Away at 35
Summary
Jesus Montero, a former player for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, died at age 35 due to injuries from a motorcycle accident in Venezuela. Montero played as a catcher, first baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball, participating in 224 games and hitting 28 home runs over his career.Key Facts
- Jesus Montero died at age 35 after a motorcycle accident on October 4, 2023.
- He suffered severe internal injuries and head trauma and died after two weeks in the hospital.
- Montero began his MLB career with the New York Yankees at 16, receiving a $1.6 million signing bonus.
- He made his MLB debut in 2011 and was traded to the Seattle Mariners, where he had his best season in 2012.
- Montero faced a 50-game suspension in 2013 related to the Biogenesis scandal.
- He hit 28 home runs and had a .253 batting average in his MLB career.
- Montero was a father to two children with autism.
- The Yankees, Mariners, and Major League Baseball publicly mourned his passing on social media.
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