Reaction to the death of Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura in a car crash Sunday in the Dominican Republic. Ventura, who played three full seasons with the Royals, was known to teammates by the nickname "Ace":
Such a sad day around the baseball community..... I will forever miss the battles we use to have! May you RIP my friend #GoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/DbVR0YcaIm
— J.D. Martinez (@JDMartinez14) January 22, 2017
What terrible news this morning! RIP Yordano. This kid was so talented and was only scratching the surface. Condolences to his family.
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) January 22, 2017
Tragedy has no bias, people. Please, please be safe out there. Condolences to the Ventura family. #RIP Yordano, loved watching you throw
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) January 22, 2017
RIP Yordano Ventura. Awful news. Ruined the day. Way too young. Prayers to the families and everyone involved!
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) January 22, 2017
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
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
Official statement from the Kansas City Royals organization. pic.twitter.com/AgInmjHWAB
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 22, 2017