Yordano Ventura

Kansas City Royals' Pitcher Yordano Ventura Killed In Car Crash

... to learn of the tragic passing of Andy Marte and Yordano Ventura," players union executive Tony Clark said. "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. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, friends, teammates and fans throughout the United States and Latin America.". Official statement from the Kansas City Royals organization. __link__/Ag Inmj HWAB. — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 22, 2017. Ventura is the second young pitching star to die in past four months. Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was among three men killed in a boating accident in late September, when the 24-year-old pitcher's boat crashed into a jetty off Miami Beach in the early morning hours. Ventura went 14-10 with a 3.20 ERA in 2014, his first full season in the big leagues, and helped the long-downtrodden Royals reach the World Series for the first time since 1985. He proceeded to dominate San Francisco in both of his starts, though the Royals would ultimately lose in seven games. In an ...

Authorities In Dominican Republic Say Mlb Players Yordano

... Liberty-Salem High School following a shooting Friday morning, Superintendent Kraig Hissong announced on the district’s website. The district will be on a one-hour delay on Tuesday, with school starting at 8:35 a.m for middle and high school students and at 8:40 a.m. for elementary students. The district will be meeting with staff on Monday and before school begins Tuesday, Hissong stated. “I believe the true character of our staff and our community has been reflected by the actions taken in response to this incident,” Hissong said in his letter. The district also will have ongoing reviews of safety and security procedures to learn from this event and do more to prevent such an incident, he said. By: Breaking News Staff. A driver crashed into and caused extensive damage early Sunday to a 36-inch thick decorative wall ...

2016 Season In Review

... gave up the second-most  "barrels" in baseball , according to Statcast data from Baseball Savant. So the fastball was what was wrong, what went right? Well Ventura's curveball has been fantastic. Last year, only Corey Kluber  got better results from the bender. Ventura has increased his curveball use dramatically since his rookie season, throwing it just 14% of the time his rookie season, but up to a quarter of the time last year. Perhaps he needs to up that usage even more. Your browser does not support iframes. Or perhaps it is a sequencing issue with Ventura throwing fastballs in the wrong situations. Ventura was far below the league average when he was ahead of the count. Opponents hit.242 but slugged.402 with 10 of the 23 home runs Ventura gave up coming when he was ahead of the count. In contrast, American League pitchers as as whole allowed opponents to hit just.207 with a.318 slugging percentage when ahead of the count. Ventura is finding it difficult to put ...

Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura Dies In Car Crash In Dominican Republic

... Oscar Taveras, was killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Taveras was 24 when he and his girlfriend were killed in Puerto Plata on Oct. 26, 2014. News of Taveras’ death emerged during Game 5 of the 2014 World Series, and Ventura started and won Game 6 to force a decisive Game 7. It is with a heavy and broken heart that we confirm the passing of Yordano Ventura. The club will release a statement soon. #RIPAce. — Mike Swanson (@Swanee 54) January 22, 2017. Ventura pitched Game 6 with Taveras’ initials and uniform number on his cap. In an odd coincidence, former major league infielder Andy Marte, 33, also died in a car crash in the Dominican over the weekend. Ventura was the starting pitcher in the final game of Marte's career , in August 2014. Fans everywhere mourn the tragic death of Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura. Perhaps generously listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds, Ventura bedeviled hitters with a fastball that averaged 96 mph and an often devastating slider. Yet he became perhaps best known for not backing down from opponents, a mentality that ...

Yordano Ventura's Inner Fire Was Both His Blessing And His Curse

... days before. Much like Taveras, who was later found to be intoxicated at the time of the crash that killed him and his girlfriend, Ventura was growing up under the spotlight of the majors and not always making the right decisions. In Spanish-language conversations with news reporters, he could come across as alternately cocky and subdued. Two days before Game 1 of the 2015 World Series, after he helped the Royals defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series, Ventura spoke proudly of being part of a Dominican trio of starters scheduled to pitch in the championship round, along with Edinson Volquez and Johnny Cueto. “That had never happened,’ said Ventura, who was 24 at the time. “We’re thankful for that opportunity to be the first.’. In that ALCS game a few days earlier, Ventura had defiantly stared down Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki after striking him out, again displaying his quick temper. However, those close to Ventura saw emerging signs of maturity, and now they won’t ...

Royals' Yordano Ventura Killed In Car Crash In Dominican Republic

... professional career in the Royals’ organization after signing as a non-drafted free agent in 2008 and debuting for the club on September 17, 2013," the statement from the Royals said. "He pitched in two World Series (2014, 2015) with Kansas City, helping the franchise win their second World Series championship in 2015. He held a 38-31 career record in 94 games and 93 starts at the Major League level, while he also made nine postseason starts before the age of 25.". Ventura went 11-12 in the 2016 season and posted a 4.45 ERA. Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. later released a statement about Ventura's passing. "Today is a very sad day for our entire game and particularly for the many loyal fans in the Dominican Republic, the home of both Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. Yordano was a key figure in the Royals' recent success. His electric talent on the mound helped lead the Royals to two American League pennants and the 2015 World Championship. Andy was a respected member of six organizations who played seven ...

Other Kc Athletes Who Died While Active

... Okoye, Albert Lewis, who did well, but Derrick was here the whole 11 years. “The symbolic thing you think of if you saw some Chiefs highlights would be Derrick chasing a quarterback, and Derrick knocking the ball loose. He’s one of the most famous athletes ever to play in Kansas City.”. Thomas had 126  1/2 career sacks, including an NFL-record seven in a Nov. 11, 1990, game against Seattle. The Chiefs retired Thomas’ No. 58, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. Joe Delaney. Nearly 34 years later, Delaney’s death is a story of tragedy and heroism. Delaney, a Chiefs running back at the time, lost his life while trying to save three boys who were in a pond in Louisiana. On June 29, 1983, Delaney heard the boys’ screams, and even though he didn’t know how to swim he jumped into the water to try and save them. Delaney and two of the boys drowned, but one boy survived. Delaney, who was 24 at the time of his death, started 10 games ...

Teammates And Baseball World React To The Deaths Of Yordano Ventura And Andy Marte

... coming up in the minors. Horrible news to wake up to. — Danny Valencia (@dannyvalencia 19) January 22, 2017. Wow, can't believe we lost another great one today! Once a teammate always a teammate. RIP Yordano Ventura. — Brandon Finnegan (@bfinny 29) January 22, 2017. My thoughts are with @Yordano Ventura family and the @Royals today. A very talented teammate and gone way to soon. RIP. — Billy Butler (@Bill Ray Butler) January 22, 2017. My heart and prayers are with the Ventura family. I'm in shock. Blessings and peace. — Steve Physioc (@Steve Physioc) January 22, 2017. To the families of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. I send my deepest condolences. RIP. __link__/m C 9 Eih LMXg. — andrew mccutchen (@The CUTCH 22) January 22, 2017. RIP Yordano Ventura. Awful news. Ruined the day. Way too young. Prayers to the families and everyone involved. — Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo 6) January 22, 2017. So sad to hear the news about Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte, RIP and our prayers to their families. — Edgar Martinez (@11 Edgar Martinez) January 22, 2017. What terrible news this morning! RIP Yordano. This kid was so talented and was only scratching the ...

Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura Killed In Car Crash In Dominican Republic

... Series and beating the New York Mets in five games for their first crown since 1985. The right-hander went 11-12 with a 4.45 ERA last season, and his fiery demeanour was never more evident than when he hit Orioles star Manny Machado with a fastball to trigger a brawl. Ventura was suspended nine games for the pitch, though it was cut to eight on appeal. In a surreal coincidence, the 33-year-old Marte played his final game in the big leagues for Arizona on Aug. 6, 2014. Ventura started that game for Kansas City. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Andy Marte and Yordano Ventura," players' union executive Tony Clark said. "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. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, friends, teammates and fans throughout the United States and Latin America.". Moore said he spoke to Miami general manager Mike Hill early Sunday, in part because Moore admired the grace and heart in which the Marlins organization dealt with Fernandez's death. It wasn't certain whether Fernandez was driving the boat when it crashed ...