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Yoervis Medina. Image via: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Former Major League Baseball pitcher Yoervis Medina has died at the age of 37, leaving a significant void in the baseball community. Medina, who played for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs between 2013 and 2015, earned respect for his powerful pitching and consistency on the mound. A native of Venezuela, he was celebrated not only for his MLB career but also for his contributions to professional baseball in his home country. Fans and teammates remember him as a dedicated athlete whose skill set included a heavy sinker and a knee-buckling curveball that made him a formidable reliever.Over the course of his career, Medina competed both in the United States and internationally. After his MLB tenure, he continued playing in the Venezuelan and Nicaraguan winter leagues, as well as in Italy and the Czech Republic. His sudden passing has shocked the sports world, with many reflecting on his career highlights and the impact he made in a relatively short period of time.Ex-Seattle Mariners Yoervis Medina's cause of death Yoervis Medina passed away unexpectedly in Naguanagua, Carabobo, Venezuela, at the age of 37. Authorities responded promptly, but Medina was pronounced dead shortly after emergency teams arrived. As per reports, Medina’s demise was linked to a heart attack during his drive, which caused the car accident. The news has left fans and former teammates reeling, as the loss of such a talented pitcher at a young age comes as a shock.The Mariners organization, along with their minor league affiliates, expressed condolences and recognized Medina’s contributions on and off the field. His death has drawn attention not only from American baseball fans but also from the Venezuelan sports community, where he had maintained strong ties throughout his career.Yoervis Medina's baseball journey and MLB career
Yoervis Medina. Image via: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Medina began his professional journey when the Seattle Mariners signed him as an amateur free agent in 2005. He spent seven years developing in the Mariners’ minor league system before making his MLB debut on April 13, 2013, against the Detroit Tigers. In May 2015, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for catcher Welington Castillo, appearing in five games for the Cubs before moving through their Triple-A system. Medina later continued his career internationally, pitching in the Venezuelan Winter League, the Nicaraguan Winter League, and leagues in Italy and the Czech Republic. Yoervis Medina’s untimely death is a profound loss to baseball, and his legacy as a talented pitcher will be remembered in the United States and Venezuela alike.Also Read: Ex-Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina passes away at 37 following fatal accident
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