For Pete’s Sake

Royals players react to the death of teammate Yordano Ventura

By Pete Grathoff

Updated January 23, 2017 8:17 AM

As the news became all too real, Royals players took to social media on Sunday to try and express their thoughts at the news that teammate Yordano Ventura had been killed in a vehicle crash Sunday morning in the Dominican Republic.

Members of the Royals staff also shared their thoughts, as did former teammates. It was an outpouring of emotion about the new reality that the 25-year-old Ventura had died.

I love you Ace. I don't know what to say other then I'm going to miss you a lot. RIP ACE.
— Mike Moustakas (@Mooose_8) January 22, 2017

Descansa Em Paz Ace! @venturayordano #RIP #MiRumi ✌
A photo posted by Paulo (@paulo_orlando16) on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:53am PST

What a sad day
— George Brett (@GeorgeHBrett) January 22, 2017

I don't know to say. I Love You Brother RIP #YordanoVentura
A photo posted by Salvador Perez (@salvadorp13) on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:30am PST

ACE I love you my brother. I'm in disbelief and don't know what to say. I love you ACE @… https://t.co/ky3lw2eSoh
— Eric Hosmer (@TheRealHos35) January 22, 2017

Mi hermano no tengo palabras cuando te voy a extrañar
A photo posted by cheslor Cuthbert (@cheslorcuthbert) on Jan 22, 2017 at 10:55am PST

How can I even begin to explain how much I cared about you? You were like a little brother to me. You were a tough one to deal with but with your love and smile you could always make everything ok. We would have long conversations about life, about how much we wanted to be great in all aspects of life. I knew the struggle you had to overcome to get to where you were and I could always see it in your eyes that you wanted more. I knew your secrets and I knew your strengths. I knew anytime you needed a teammate to help you with something, that teammate would be me. I'm so happy to be able to say I knew you. I'm gonna miss you more than you know. I know at times you were tough but I knew u were just misunderstood. Love you bro and you will forever have a special place in my heart.
A photo posted by Christian Colón (@christiancolon24) on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:13am PST

Qué triste noticia Dios mío mi hermano mi pana descansa es paz te vamos a extrañar muchísimo q vacío tan grande nos dejaste
A photo posted by ALCIDES ESCOBAR 2 (@alcidesescobar2) on Jan 22, 2017 at 10:01am PST

You will forever be my brother! My prayers are with you and your family. #ripACE
A photo posted by drewbutera (@drewbutera) on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:07am PST

Que dios te tanga en su santo reino
A photo posted by Kelvinh40 (@kelvinherrera40) on Jan 22, 2017 at 8:57am PST

Until we meet again. Rest easy coñao. #RIPace
A photo posted by @whitmerrifield on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:32am PST

Mi hermanito #RipYordanoVentura te seguiré queriendo por siempre mi hermano Dios te tenga en un mejor lugar
A photo posted by Raul A. Mondesi (La Pingota) (@adalbertomondesi27) on Jan 22, 2017 at 8:10am PST

Just heard the news about Ace. My thoughts and prayers with his family. So sad.#gone to soon.
— Willie Wilson (@wwbb6) 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

When you scroll down and your whole newsfeed is talking about your brother. The impact the energy you brought to our team. #GoneTooSoon #ACE
— Terrance Gore (@TGO7E) January 22, 2017

I'm at a loss of words today.. Very sad day in the baseball community. You'll be missed Ace.
— Hunter Dozier (@dozier_08) January 22, 2017

Speechless over here, we all going to miss u brother!!! RIP @venturayordano U will be my brother to the end, and u will always be miss!!! See u at the end of the Crossroads Brother!!!! I Love u kid!!!!!
A photo posted by Jarrod Dyson (@mrzoombiya1) on Jan 22, 2017 at 8:43am PST

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

We lost a great one today. Hard to believe he's actually gone. You will be greatly missed, Ace pic.twitter.com/mJJoav3Xgg
— Kyle Zimmer (@kylezimmer11) 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

rip pic.twitter.com/5cWjKhhHC6
— Salvador Perez (@SalvadorPerez15) January 23, 2017

We are heartbroken. #RipAce pic.twitter.com/1LXyGwxwZ0
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 22, 2017

#foreverRoyal...Sad day https://t.co/D05F3ABfvt
— Joe Randa (@Jokerjgr) January 22, 2017

Mis condolencias a las familias Marte y Ventura.
— Johnny Cueto (@JohnnyCueto) January 22, 2017

RIP Yordano Ventura.. at a loss of words right now. Fans and organization will miss you. Prayers to your family
— Nolan Watson (@nolan_watson20) January 22, 2017

Can't believe the news this morning. You'll be greatly missed. #RIPAce #ForeverRoyal
— Kevin McCarthy (@KMAC_n_cheez15) 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

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

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 (@Swanee54) January 22, 2017

The Royals have officially confirmed the death of 25-year old pitcher Yordano Ventura. Team statement soon. Absolutely tragic & devastating
— Joel Goldberg (@goldbergkc) January 22, 2017

Pete Grathoff: 816-234-4330, @pgrathoff

This story was originally published January 22, 2017 at 11:52 AM.

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