Somber scene at Kauffman Stadium as fans come to mourn the loss of their Ace. pic.twitter.com/da47HtoyMF
— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2017
On Sunday morning, the world woke up to devastating news that Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura was killed in a car accident.
The entire baseball world lost another member on Sunday when news came out that Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura was killed early Sunday morning in a tragic car accident.
In response to the devastating event, fans of Ventura and the Royals arrived early in the morning to the Royals home of Kauffman Stadium to mourn the passing of their ace.
“I feel a lot of sadness because they were friends of mine. I’m sending my condolences to their families. The whole baseball world is in mourning,” Miguel Cabrera told ESPN.
The New York Yankees also released a statement on their public relations Twitter account which sent their condolences to the families of both Ventura and Andy Marte.
The Yankees are saddened to learn of the passing of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. Our deepest condolences to their families and friends.
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) January 22, 2017
The New York Mets also sent out a tweet on their official page which expressed their sympathy for the passing and sent condolences to the respective families.
We mourn the passing of our brothers, Andy Marté and Yordano Ventura. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and teammates. pic.twitter.com/Cw2HR6u8v9
— New York Mets (@Mets) January 22, 2017
Other athletes also expressed their sympathy and mourned the passing of the Dominican-born star on social media on Sunday which included the likes of Robinson Cano, Bryce Harper and Mike Trout.
Sad day in the baseball world. #RIPVentura #RIPMarte
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) January 22, 2017
A very sad day in baseball. My condolences to both of the families! #ripventura #ripmarte
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) January 22, 2017
We were brothers who shared two passions: baseball and the Dominican Republic. Rest In Peace Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. pic.twitter.com/a0Fpark47K
— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) January 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/DexterFowler/status/823305470253285378
Simply tragic news. Thoughts and prayers go out for Yordano's and Marte's families, Royals fans, and the entire baseball community.
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) January 22, 2017
We are devastated by the tragic news that Yordano Ventura, 25, has died in an automobile accident. https://t.co/RXibkDJMHZ pic.twitter.com/S7RszxJF8d
— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2017
