Jesús Montero

Venezuelan baseball player, MLB catcher

Jesús Montero - Venezuelan baseball player, MLB catcher
Born

November 28th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Venezuela

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Born in Venezuela, a talented catcher signed with the New York Yankees. Made MLB debut in 2011, contributing to the Yankees' lineup. Played for the Seattle Mariners after being traded. In 2018, signed with the Long Island Ducks in the Atlantic League, continuing professional career in baseball. Also played internationally for the Venezuelan national team.

Debuted in MLB with the New York Yankees in 2011

Traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2012

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