Jesus Montero, baseball player, 2011-2015

Jesus Montero

Born: 11/28/1989 in Guacara, Carabobo, Venezuela

Died: 10/19/2025 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2011-09-01 | Final Game: 2015-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jesus Alejandro Montero

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Biography

Jesus Montero was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2011 until 2015. Born in 1989, Montero showcased his talents primarily as a catcher and designated hitter during his career, which included stints with the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners. Over the course of 226 games, he accumulated 204 hits, 28 home runs, and 104 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .253. Montero's power at the plate made him a notable prospect during his early years, and he was often heralded for his offensive potential in a league that was increasingly valuing power hitters. Montero's career unfolded in an era where the game was evolving, with an emphasis on home runs and offensive production, making his contributions particularly significant. Despite facing various challenges, including injuries and competition for playing time, he left a mark on the teams he played for with his ability to drive in runs and provide pop in the lineup. Although he did not achieve the stardom that many had predicted early in his career, Montero's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of baseball careers and the challenges players face in reaching their full potential. After retiring on October 3, 2015, Montero's legacy remains tied to his early promise and the impact he had during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 806 73 204 31 1 28 104 0 48 172 0.253 0.295 0.398 0.693 -741.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2011 NYY AL 18 61 9 20 4 0 4 12 0 7 17 0.328 .255 (+29%) .320 (+27%) .399 (+48%) .719 (+38%) 396.4
2012 SEA AL 135 515 46 134 20 0 15 62 0 29 99 0.260 .254 (+2%) .318 (-6%) .405 (-5%) .724 (-5%) -643.6
2013 SEA AL 29 101 6 21 1 1 3 9 0 8 21 0.208 .253 (-18%) .317 (-17%) .396 (-18%) .714 (-17%) -302.0
2014 SEA AL 6 17 1 4 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0.235 — — — — 0.0
2015 SEA AL 38 112 11 25 6 0 5 19 0 4 32 0.223 .254 (-12%) .316 (-21%) .404 (+2%) .721 (-8%) -192.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 ALDS1 NYA 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 28 26 189 5 1 18
C 85 83 628 34 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 NYA C 3 3 12 1 0 0
2012 SEA C 56 55 409 22 3 3
2013 SEA C 26 25 207 11 1 0
2014 SEA 1B 1 1 8 0 0 0
2015 SEA 1B 27 25 181 5 1 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 85
First Base 28
Designated Hitter 104

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 SEA AL $503,300
2012 SEA AL $486,900
Total Career Earnings $990,200