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Former MLB pitcher Yoervis Medina died this week after suffering a heart attack while driving in his native Venezuela. He was 37 years old.
Medina, who played for the Seattle Mariners for three seasons, was driving in the municipality of Naguanagua when he suffered a heart attack and crashed into several parked cars, the New York Post reported, citing local media.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina (31) pitches against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, April 22, 2015. (Joe Nicholson/USA TODAY Sports)
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Medina’s former team, the Everett AquaSox of Minor League Baseball, confirmed the news of his death in a post Friday.
“Sad news out of Venezuela, former AquaSox pitcher Yoervis Medina (2010) has passed away at the age of 37,” read the post on X. “He pitched in the major leagues between 2013 and 2015. RIP.”
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Yoervis Medina (31) attends camp at Peoria Sports Park in Peoria, Arizona on February 21, 2015. (Rick Scuteri/USA TODAY Sports)
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The Mariners also shared a tribute message on social media.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina (31) throws against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, April 19, 2015. Seattle defeated Texas, 11-10. (Joe Nicholson/USA TODAY Sports)
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Medina made his MLB debut in 2013, posting a 2.91 ERA with 71 strikeouts in 68 innings during his rookie season with the Mariners. He became a reliable relief pitcher with a career 3.08 ERA with 147 strikeouts in 146 innings, all in relief.
He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2015, but only played in a few games.
