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Jesus Montero is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher and designated hitter who has been playing baseball for over a decade. He was born on November 28, 1989, in Caracas, Venezuela, where he began playing baseball at an early age. Montero signed with the New York Yankees organization in 2006 as an international free agent and quickly became one of the team's most prized prospects.
Montero made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Yankees in September 2011, where he hit .328 in 18 games in his rookie season. However, his MLB career never quite lived up to the initial hype, as he struggled to produce consistently throughout his career. While Montero was considered a high-level prospect, he struggled to demonstrate his expected potential in the Major League level. This resulted in multiple trades, appearances in minor leagues, and ultimately, Montero being released from the league and stepping away from professional baseball in 2020.
Despite some issues in his career, Montero has solidified himself as one of the most promising young baseball players of his generation. His strong upbringing and success as a baseball player have brought him worldwide recognition and praise. While his MLB career may have been somewhat disappointing, the impact he continues to have on the baseball world is undeniable. Montero remains a popular name and an inspiration to young baseball players across the globe.
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Current items with a signature of Jesus Montero
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Traded items with a signature of Jesus Montero
The most expensive item with a signature of Jesus Montero (08 Futures Game USED AUTO signed gear JESUS MONTERO NYY) was sold in September 2009 for $1,300.00 while the cheapest item (2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Jesus Montero Blue Refractor Autograph BGS9.5) found a new owner for $0.99 in November 2024. The month with the most items sold (80) was September 2011 with an average selling price of $44.99 for an autographed item of Jesus Montero. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2008 with $384.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was October 2009. In average, an autographed item from Jesus Montero is worth $20.00.
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Latest News about Jesus Montero
Former Yankees, Mariners catcher Jesús Montero dies at 35 (10/19/2025): Montero was reportedly involved in a vehicle accident in his native Venezuela 
Mariners’ Jesus Montero: Less weight, more humility (03/08/2015): Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Jesus Montero wanted to make sure he had apologized for every mistake and thanked every person that had stood by or helped transform him into a better player and person. Jesus Montero Isn’t Just A Best-Shape Story (02/22/2015): I’m not entirely sure where we stand on these at the moment. In the familiar history, players would show up at spring training and declare that they were fitter than ever. This happened often enough that people who cover players started to make fun o... Holy Crap, Jesus Montero Is In Shape (02/20/2015): Hardball Talk has a running gag where they chronicle every instance of a player getting described as being in the "best shape of his life." In the case of Seattle's former wunderprospect Jesus Montero, this might be the first time that it's no exaggeration. Read more... Jesus Montero Appears To Have Really Dropped 40 Pounds This Winter (02/19/2015): Honestly, good for him.
Older News Stories about Jesus Montero
Jesus Montero, Normal-Sized Person (01/2015): You guys know the story of Crater Lake, right? I just kind of assume so, because the story is so familiar to me, but then that’s probably not fair; other people have other interests, and for most it’s just a piece of insignificant trivia. Who cares... Not coming to the plate: Jesus Montero has lost 30 pounds (12/2014): No more ice cream sandwiches for Jesus Montero. The former top Yankees prospect, now better known for his girth than anything he’s done on the baseball field, has shed upwards... Mariners activate Jesus Montero from suspended list (09/2014): The Seattle Mariners have activated Jesus Montero off the suspended list and designated outfielder Corey Hart for assignment. Jesus Montero, scout in altercation (08/2014): The Seattle Mariners will further investigate an altercation that occurred Thursday between catcher Jesus Montero, currently rehabbing an oblique injury with the team's Class A Everett AquaSox affiliate, and Butch Baccala, a scout from his team. Mariners option Jesus Montero to Triple-A to make room for Kendrys Morales (07/2014): Jesus Montero gets the boot back to Triple-A to make room for the recently-acquired Kendrys Morales. Mariners activate Michael Saunders, send Jesus Montero back to Triple-A (06/2014): Jesus Montero's latest stint in the big leagues was a short one, as the Mariners have demoted the one-time top prospect back to Triple-A to make room for outfielder Michael Saunders' return from the disabled list. Yankees not regretting one part of Michael Pineda-Jesus Montero trade (05/2014): Prospect Hector Noesi hasn't panned out since the Yankees dealt him in 2012 Video: Taijuan Walker throws long toss, Jesus Montero at first base (02/2014): It's a shorter sights and sounds post since the workout was a little truncated today. I plan on shooting some video from the intrasquad game later. Jesus Montero suspended for 50 games by MLB after implicated in Biogenesis scand (08/2013): Catcher elects to begin serving suspension immediately as 12 other players, including Alex Rodriguez, suffer penalties. Swing remains the thing for Jesus Montero (07/2013): Jesus Montero’s batting average plummeted, he received a demotion to Triple-A Tacoma, was told to change from a position he has always loved and then, to top it off, he tore the meniscus in his left knee. PED suspicions another hit to Jesus Montero’s deteriorating reputation (06/2013): We may never know the truth about whether or not Montero used performance-enhancing drugs, but it will be up to him to reclaim the trust he has lost. Mariners C Jesus Montero sent to Tacoma (05/2013): Catcher Jesus Montero is being sent to Class AAA Tacoma. On the heels of a six-game losing streak and a 2-7 road trip, the Seattle Mariners shuffled their roster Thursday, optioning catcher Jesus Montero to their Class AAA farm club in Tacoma. Is it time to give up on Jesus Montero and Salvador Perez? (04/2013): KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 14: Catcher Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals throws toward first during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium on April 14, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mariner Jesus Montero hit in head with bat (03/2013): Mariners catcher Jesus Montero is hit by the bat of Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor during the second inning in an exhibition spring training baseball game, Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. Mariners' Jesus Montero to focus on season (02/2013): PEORIA, Ariz. – Jesus Montero isn’t going to worry about things that he can’t control. Instead, he’s choosing to concentrate on preparing for the upcoming season – the biggest of his young career. Jesus Montero ready to be full-time catcher for Seattle Mariners (01/2013): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Mariners catcher Jesus Montero signs autographs on Mercer Island (09/2012): Mariners catcher Jesus Montero visited the Mercer Island branch of Walgreens on Tuesday afternoon, signing autographs. Mariners, Jesus Montero end Jered Weaver's unbeaten streak (08/2012): Seattle catcher hits two home runs in a 4-1 victory over the Angels to hand ace right-hander only his second loss of season. So few have an answer for Jered Weaver, but Seattle catcher Jesus Montero does. Jesus Montero dizzy after suffering 'very mild' concussion, but should be OK | M (07/2012): Catcher replaced after taking foul tip off facemask in fifth inning, and will be evaluated Thursday. Jesus Montero the goat tonight, but Mariners problems run far deeper than him (06/2012): Once again, I'm not going to recap everything about this sixth straight home defeat for the Mariners because it's just not worth the megabytes. But what I will do, is offer a troubling observation I came away with tonight after being in the clubhouse. Jesus Montero, Justin Smoak homer as the Seattle Mariners sweep the Colorado Roc (05/2012): AP photo Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak, right, is greeted by teammate Jesus Montero after hitting a a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 13, 2012. The development of Jesus Montero, the catcher (04/2012): Jesus Montero is behind the plate tonight for the Mariners, his fourth start this season as a catcher rather than a designated hitter. Jesus Montero's bat may boost Seattle Mariners (03/2012): The Yankees didn't want to trade Montero to the Mariners, but they desperately needed starting pitching help. The pressure is on young Mariners catcher Jesus Montero (02/2012): Much is riding on Montero's development behind the plate. He's getting plenty of support in spring camp from veterans Guillermo Quiroz and Miguel Olivo. Your Yankees comments: Jesus Montero's departure was perhaps hinted last year (01/2012): Highlighting the best Yankees comments on NJ.com Previewing the Yankee Offseason: Jesus Montero (10/2011): One way or the other, Yankees need Montero to turn into something next season. Photo Credit: Getty Images Could Jesus Montero and Austin Romine Both Make the Postseason Roster? (09/2011): Jesus Montero and Austin Romine. For years — particularly in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline each summer — Yankee fans have heard about all the promising catchers working their way through the minors. Bradley: Yankees prospects Jesus Montero, Manny Banuelos may be closer to big ti (08/2011): They are the Yankees prospects most likely to make an impact in the next two month Sweeny Says: Ubaldo Jimenez And Jesus Montero Both Have Question Marks (07/2011): Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez is interesting, but he’s not the perfect-fit, no-questions-asked upgrade Yankees fans have pined for since Cliff Lee escaped them last July and last December. Francisco Cervelli's broken foot may clear path to majors for Yankees prospect J (03/2011): Big league backup job now in sights of Yankees' top prospect
