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Yankees Catcher Jesús Montero Dies in Motorcycle Accident

10/19/2025

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The New York Yankees confirmed the death of MLB catcher Jesús Montero, 35, on October 19 after a motorcycle accident in Venezuela.
Montero was hospitalized after a pickup struck him on October 4.
Montero debuted with the Yankees in 2011 and later played for the Mariners through 2015.
He left a .253 batting average with 28 home runs and is survived by two children, Loren Alejandra and Jesús Alejandro.

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The New York Yankees confirmed the death of MLB catcher Jesús Montero, 35, on October 19 after a motorcycle accident in Venezuela.
Montero was hospitalized after a pickup struck him on October 4.
Montero debuted with the Yankees in 2011 and later played for the Mariners through 2015.
He left a .253 batting average with 28 home runs and is survived by two children, Loren Alejandra and Jesús Alejandro.