Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Former Mariners and Cubs Pitcher Yoervis Medina Dies at 37
A baseball player named Yoervis Medina, who used to pitch for teams like the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs, has sadly passed away.
He was only 37 years old.
This happened because he had a heart attack while he was driving his car in Venezuela.
His car then crashed into other parked cars.
Sadly, he could not be saved.
Yoervis started his professional baseball journey in 2005 and made it to the big leagues in 2013.
He was known for being a good relief pitcher with a low earned run average.
After his time in Major League Baseball, he continued to play in other leagues, showing his love for the game.
Many people in the baseball world are very sad about his death and are sending their condolences to his family and friends.
Former MLB pitcher Yoervis Medina has died at the age of 37.
Medina passed away on Friday, October 30, in a traffic accident in Carabobo, Venezuela.
He suffered a heart attack while driving, lost control of his vehicle, and crashed.
Medina played for the Seattle Mariners (2013-2015) and Chicago Cubs (2015), and also had stints with other teams.
The baseball community, including the Mariners and Everett AquaSox, has expressed their grief over his passing.
- Who
- Yoervis Medina, former Major League Baseball relief pitcher
- What
- Passed away at age 37 due to a traffic accident after suffering a heart attack while driving.
- When
- Friday, October 30
- Where
- Near the Via Veneto Shopping Center in Carabobo, Venezuela
- Why
- Suffered a heart attack while driving, lost control of his vehicle, and collided with parked cars.
- Age
- 37
- Nationality
- Venezuelan
- Teams Played For
- Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
- MLB Debut Year
- 2013
- Last Professional Team
- Tecnograniti Senago (Italy)