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Former Yankees prospect Jesús Montero, 35, died in a motorcycle crash in Venezuela, reportedly hit by a drunk driver.
Former MLB player Jesús Montero, a once-promising Yankees prospect ranked among baseball’s top talents, died at 35 on October 19, 2025, following a traffic accident in Valencia, Venezuela, on October 5.
He was riding a motorcycle when reportedly struck by a drunk driver.
Montero, signed by the Yankees in 2007, made his MLB debut in 2011, showing power with a .328 slash line in 69 plate appearances.
Traded to the Mariners in 2012, his career faltered due to injuries, suspensions linked to the Biogenesis scandal, and performance issues.
Over five seasons, he played 226 games, hitting .253 with 28 home runs.
He played in minor and winter leagues through 2021.
Tributes have emerged from fans, media, and teams, mourning the loss of a player whose potential was never fulfilled.
El ex prospecto de los Yankees Jesús Montero, de 35 años, murió en un accidente de motocicleta en Venezuela, supuestamente atropellado por un conductor ebrio.