Yordano Ventura

Born: 6/3/1991 in Samana, Samaná, D.R.

Died: 1/22/2017 in Juan Adrian, Monseñor Nouel, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2013-09-17 | Final Game: 2016-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Yordano Ventura was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016, primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Born in 1991, Ventura made an immediate impact on the league with his electric fastball and competitive spirit, quickly establishing himself as a key component of the Royals' pitching staff. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 38-31 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, showcasing his ability to navigate tough lineups and contribute significantly to his team's success. Ventura's career was marked by a striking ability to generate strikeouts, totaling 470 in his short but impactful tenure. He played an integral role in the Royals' resurgence during the mid-2010s, notably contributing to their postseason run and the franchise's first World Series championship in 30 years in 2015. His unique pitching style, characterized by a blend of speed and finesse, made him a fan favorite and an essential figure in the club's history. Tragically, Ventura's life was cut short after his passing in a car accident in 2017, but his legacy as a dynamic pitcher remains influential in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
38	31	94	93	2	0	0	547.7	525	237	54	211	470	3.89	0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2013	KCR	AL	0	1	3	3	0	15.3	13	6	6	11	3.52	3.87 (+9%)	-
2014	KCR	AL	14	10	31	30	0	183.0	168	65	69	159	3.20	3.74 (+15%)	-
2015	KCR	AL	13	8	28	28	0	163.3	154	74	58	156	4.08	3.96 (-3%)	-
2016	KCR	AL	11	12	32	32	2	186.0	190	92	78	144	4.45	4.19 (-6%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
94	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.154	0.154	0.154	0.308	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2013	KCR	AL	3	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	KCR	AL	31	4	1	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—
2015	KCR	AL	28	6	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
2016	KCR	AL	32	3	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AVG
2015	ALCS	KCA	2	.000
2015	ALDS1	KCA	2	.000
2015	WS	KCA	1	.000
2014	ALCS	KCA	1	.000
2014	ALDS1	KCA	1	.000
2014	ALWC	KCA	1	.000
2014	WS	KCA	2	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1	2	10	9	0	46.3	50	24	17	36	4.66

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2015	ALCS	KCA	0	0	2	2	10.7	12	4	4	11	3.38
2015	ALDS1	KCA	0	1	2	2	7.0	8	6	4	10	7.71
2015	WS	KCA	0	1	1	1	3.3	7	5	0	1	13.50
2014	ALCS	KCA	0	0	1	1	5.7	5	4	3	3	6.35
2014	ALDS1	KCA	0	0	1	1	7.0	5	1	1	5	1.29
2014	ALWC	KCA	0	0	1	0	0.3	2	2	0	0	54.00
2014	WS	KCA	1	0	2	2	12.3	11	2	5	6	1.46