MLB players mourn the deaths of Yordano Ventura, Andy Marte

Yordano Ventura’s death resulted in an outpouring of emotion from MLB players.

Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura’s sudden death Sunday shook the baseball world. After news of his passing broke, many players took to social media to pay tribute to Ventura. 

Ventura was killed Sunday in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic. He is believed to have been driving under the influence. His death comes on the same day former major league infielder Andy Marte was killed in a car crash in the Dominican. 

Both players’ passings elicited an emotional reaction from his fellow players, including many current and former teammates.

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Speachless right now. The world lost a great teammate and competitor today. You will be missed Yordano Ventura. Rest In Peace ACE

— Brooks Pounders (@BrooksPounders) January 22, 2017

RIP to a true competitor, a loyal teammate, a young star who was great for the game, we had our battles and he earned our #respect God Bless pic.twitter.com/5MrQFzgj85

— Huston Street (@HustonStreet) January 22, 2017

Tragedy has no bias, people. Please, please be safe out there. Condolences to the Ventura family. #RIP Yordano, loved watching you throw 🔥🔥

— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) January 22, 2017

Sad day in the baseball world. #RIPVentura #RIPMarte

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) January 22, 2017

What terrible news this morning! RIP Yordano. This kid was so talented and was only scratching the surface. Condolences to his family.

— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) January 22, 2017

Can't even begin to express the sorrow in my heart. Prayers for their families... https://t.co/uArkxHvyKg

— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) January 22, 2017

Devastated by the news of Yordano Ventura's passing. Loved that kid. So fun, young, and full of life. Too young. Prayers for his family.

— Raúl Ibañez (@RaulIbanezMLB) January 22, 2017

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

Always a tragedy when a life is lost too soon. The Baseball Community took another hit RIP Andy Marte and Yordano Ventura

— Jon Jay 2Js (@jonjayU) January 22, 2017

Wow, can't believe we lost another great one today! Once a teammate always a teammate. RIP Yordano Ventura!!!

— Brandon Finnegan (@bfinny29) January 22, 2017

To the families of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. I send my deepest condolences. RIP. pic.twitter.com/mC9EihLMXg

— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) January 22, 2017

My heart goes out to the family & friends of #RIPAndyMarte #RIPYordanoVentura ...Sad day for the baseball community. They'll be missed. #RIP

— Adam Eaton (@AdamSpankyEaton) January 22, 2017

Terrible news in the baseball world this am. Brings back a lot of feeling and emotions. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

— Tom Koehler (@TKREFRESH22) January 22, 2017

My thoughts are with @YordanoVentura family and the @Royals today. A very talented teammate and gone way to soon. RIP

— Billy Butler (@BillRayButler) January 22, 2017

No way. Tell me that's not true. Sad sad day.

— Danny Valencia (@dannyvalencia19) January 22, 2017

RIPAce. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 My condolences to his family in the DR and his family here in the Royals organization. I can't believe this.

— Danny Valencia (@dannyvalencia19) January 22, 2017

Heartbreaking. Incredible teammate and man. One of my all time favorites to manage. RIP Andy Marte. https://t.co/meIbaIW4wg

— Phil Nevin (@philnev23) January 22, 2017

I'm sad to hear my ex teammate Andy marte passed away this morning. He was a great teammate and a great person to be around. #RIPAndyMarte

— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) January 22, 2017

Man hug your friends , your family members, whomever cares for you cause life is precious #RIPv https://t.co/0jO56MQjQu

— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) January 22, 2017

I can not believe it 💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏

— socrates brito (@SocratesBrito) January 22, 2017

Hate to see young people with so much life and promise die unexpectantly. Its another sad day in baseball 😢 R.I.P. Yordano

— Delino DeShields (@LinoDeShields) January 22, 2017

#ripMarte #ripVentura 😢😔😭 pic.twitter.com/mN8ETbxGPO

— Gregory Polanco ☕️ (@El_Coffee) January 22, 2017

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Wow, terrible news this morning! Deepest condolences to former teammate Yordano Ventura's family and Andy Martes family! #RIPace

— Dillon Gee (@DillonGee35) January 22, 2017

Deeply saddened and shocked by Yordano Ventura's & Andy Marte's passings. Sending out my thoughts and prayers.

— Russell Martin (@russellmartin55) January 22, 2017

Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. Another sad day for the game of baseball ⚾️#GoneTooSoon

— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) January 22, 2017

Ventura, 25, was one of the Royals’ most promising young pitchers. He finished sixth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2014 and was a key member of the rotation for the past three seasons.