MLB community mourns deaths of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte

Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura died Sunday in a car crash in the Dominican Republic. Former MLB infielder Andy Marte died on the same day in a separate car crash in the Dominican Republic.

A number of MLB players took to social media to express their condolences.

To the families of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. I send my deepest condolences. RIP. pic.twitter.com/mC9EihLMXg

— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) January 22, 2017

Sad day in the baseball world. #RIPVentura #RIPMarte

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) January 22, 2017

A very sad day in baseball. My condolences to both of the families! #ripventura #ripmarte

— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) January 22, 2017

I have not words to describe this....R.I.O my boy pic.twitter.com/Zp1Lc52Fqd

— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) January 22, 2017

ACE I love you my brother. I'm in disbelief and don't know what to say. I love you ACE 🙏🏽

A photo posted by Eric Hosmer (@hosmer305) on Jan 22, 2017 at 9:01am PST

My thoughts & prayers were immediately directed to my beloved Royals family who will confront this tragic loss together. And I cannot imagine the sadness & pain that Yordano's immediate family & friends must be experiencing. Yordano "Ace" Ventura was a young & vibrant kid. He had the world at his fingertips & lived life to its fullest. He was always smiling & always messing w/ the boys. On the field he was a fiery competitor, someone willing to stand up to any challenge & overcome. It was a reflection of the life he lived while growing up in his native Dominican Republic. His spirit will live on, his impact will last, his memory will endure forever. #RIPAce

A photo posted by Jeremy Guthrie (@therealjguts) on Jan 22, 2017 at 10:22am PST

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— Christian Colón (@C24Colon) 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

@royals we know how you feel...me and my teammates here for y'all in this tough time @TheRealHos35 @mrzoombiya y'all be strong

— Dee Gordon (@FlashGJr) January 22, 2017

We were brothers who shared two passions: baseball and the Dominican Republic. Rest In Peace Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. pic.twitter.com/a0Fpark47K

— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) January 22, 2017

Guys, the only way we can pay tribute to you, is by reflecting on the adjustments we all have to make in this game called life. #willmissyou pic.twitter.com/nZ1ppWB33l

— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) 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

No puedo creerlo 😭dos amigos en un solo día 😔 https://t.co/c8Plal03dN

— Miguel Cabrera (@MiguelCabrera) January 22, 2017

Me uno al dolor del dia de hoy por esta triste noticia. En paz descanses, mis condolencias con tus familiares. #Repost @salvadorp13 ・・・ 😕😭💔💔 I don't know to say. I Love You Brother RIP #YordanoVentura

A photo posted by Jose Bautista (@joeybats19) on Jan 22, 2017 at 10:34am PST

RIP Yordano Ventura. Awful news. Ruined the day. Way too young. Prayers to the families and everyone involved!

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) 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

RIPAce. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 My condolences to his family in the DR and his family here in the Royals organization. I can't believe this.

— Danny Valencia (@dannyvalencia19) January 22, 2017

Es muy lamentable esta noticia mi condolencia para sus familiares #RIP #YORDANO&ANDY PAZ A SUS ALMA

A photo posted by Starling Marte (@marte06) on Jan 22, 2017 at 8:11am PST

Deeply saddened and shocked by Yordano Ventura's & Andy Marte's passings. Sending out my thoughts and prayers.

— Russell Martin (@russellmartin55) January 22, 2017

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

This must be a nightmare. R.I.P. @YordanoVentura. / Esto tiene q ser una pesadilla. Q.E.P.D. @YordanoVentura.

— Gary Sanchez (@ElGarySanchez) January 22, 2017

Wow, can't believe we lost another great one today! Once a teammate always a teammate. RIP Yordano Ventura!!!

— Brandon Finnegan (@bfinny29) January 22, 2017

Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Yordano Ventura and Andy Marte. Another sad day for the game of baseball :baseball:#GoneTooSoon

— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) January 22, 2017