Dominican Republic transportation officials believe Royals pitcherYordano Ventura wasspeeding at the time of his fatal crash early Sunday.Authorities told TMZ Sports that Venturawas traveling on
Freddie Freeman Youth White Jersey a mountainous roadwhen he lost control of his Jeep. Previous reports have said he may have slid off the road and overcorrected, leading to his vehicle being flipped.MORE: Former MLB player Andy Marte dies in car crashVentura wasnt wearing his seat belt and was driving through fog at the time of the crash. While there were no reported signs of drugs or alcohol at the scene, ESPN believesVentura and former MLB player Andy Marte, who died in a separate car accident were bothunder the influence at the time of death.Toxicology reports have yet to be released.News of the 25-year-old's death shockeda baseball community which was still grieving the lo s of Jose Fernandez.Royals fans created a memorial outside Kauffman
Mike Foltynewicz Jersey Stadium where they were joined by current Royals Danny Duffy and Christian Colon in mourning Sunday.Royals fans offer their condolences to Danny Duffy and Christian Colon at
Braves Cool Base Navy Jersey The K: pic.twitter.com/tVrUt9vuBm Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) January 22, 2017A key starter on the pitching staff that led the Royals to the 2015 World Series championship, Ventura played all four of his MLB seasons with the Royals, compiling a 38-31 markwith a 3.89 ERA and 1.34 WHIP.
Pinnwand