Jesus Montero was a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who was signed by the Yankees in 2006. He also played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners.
Jesus Montero Biography
| Full Name | Jesus Alejandro Montero Lopez |
| Nickname | Jesus Montero |
| Profession | Professional baseball player |
| Date of Birth | 28 November 1989 |
| Age | 35 years old (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Guacara, Venezuela |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Hometown | Guarcra, Venezuela |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Update soon |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | Not publicly known |
| Education Qualification | Not publicly known |
Jesus Montero Age
Jesus Montero was born on 28 November 1989 in Guacara, Venezuela. He was 35 years old at the time of his death in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Jesus Montero Girlfriend
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Taneth Gimenez (fitness model) |
| Spouse/Wife | N/A |
| Children | Two |
Jesus Montero Family
| Father’s Name | Jesus Rafael Montero |
| Mother’s Name | Carmen Cristina Lopez |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | Professional debut – 1 September 2011, for New York Yankees Last Appearance – 3 October 2015 for the Seattle Mariners |
| MLB Stats | Batting average – .235 Home runs – 28 Runs batted in – 104 |
| Teams | 2011 – New York Yankees 2012-15 – Seattle Mariners |
Jesus Montero Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 190 cm In meters – 1.90 m In feet & inches – 6’3” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 104 kg In pounds – 229 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Jesus Montero Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 19 October 2025 |
| Place of Death | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Cause of Death | In a motorcycle collision |
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Jesus Montero Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $3-4 million (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $300,000 |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Career earning, endorsement, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Jesus Montero
- Jesus Montero was born and raised in Guacara, Venezuela.
- He signed a professional contract with the New York Yankees of MLB as an amateur free agent in 2006.
- He was considered to be the best player available and the best power hitter in the 2006 international free agent class.
- He spent the 2008 season with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Single-A South Atlantic League.
- Baseball America rated him as the Yankees’ second-best prospect and best hitter after the 2008 season.
- He finished his 2009 season with the Tampa Yankees, the High-A Florida State League affiliate of the Yankees.
- In 2010, he was named to appear in the International League All-Star game.
- He had a hand injury that occurred while in a car accident ended his participation in the VPBL for the season.
- Jesus has two children with fitness model Taneth Gimenez; both have autism.
- Former catcher Joe Girardi was his manager on the Yankees in 2011.
- On 4 October 2025, he was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Valencia, Venezuela.
- Jesus Montero died on 19 October 2025, at the hospital in critical condition, at age 35.
FAQ:
How old is Jesus Montero?
At the time of his death, Jesus Montero was 35 years old in 2025.
Who is Jesus Montero’s wife?
Jesus Montero was in a relationship with Taneth Gimenez until his death.
What is Jesus Montero’s net worth?
As of 2025, Jesus Montero’s estimated net worth was $3-4 million.
What happened to Jesus Montero?
Jesus Montero died on 19 October 2025, after being involved in a motorcycle accident.
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