Yordano Ventura, baseball player, 2013-2016

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

Season-by-Season Pitching

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

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

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2013 KCR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2014 KCR AL 31 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 0.0
2015 KCR AL 28 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 0.0
2016 KCR AL 32 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 0.0

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 AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALDS1 KCA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 ALCS KCA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 WS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALCS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALDS1 KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 ALWC KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2014 WS KCA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .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 SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2015 ALCS KCA 0 0 2 2 0 10.7 12 4 4 11 3.38
2015 ALDS1 KCA 0 1 2 2 0 7.0 8 6 4 10 7.71
2015 WS KCA 0 1 1 1 0 3.3 7 5 0 1 13.50
2014 ALCS KCA 0 0 1 1 0 5.7 5 4 3 3 6.35
2014 ALDS1 KCA 0 0 1 1 0 7.0 5 1 1 5 1.29
2014 ALWC KCA 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 2 2 0 0 54.00
2014 WS KCA 1 0 2 2 0 12.3 11 2 5 6 1.46

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 94 93 48 65 10 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 KCA P 3 3 1 2 1 2
2014 KCA P 31 30 26 20 2 0
2015 KCA P 28 28 15 16 2 1
2016 KCA P 32 32 6 27 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 94

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 KCA AL $1,200,000
2015 KCA AL $950,000
2014 KCA AL $500,500
Total Career Earnings $2,650,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2014 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 9.0 150 0