According to Kansas City TV station KSHB 41, a newspaper in the Dominican Republic wrote that Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura was robbed of his 2015 World Series ring, and other personal items, after his fatal crash. The report also states that bystanders found him alive and left him to die.
KSHB 41 has been unable to confirm the report, but are working toward determining the truth of the story.
Former MLB star Pedro Martinez, who was both an idol and mentor to Ventura, Tweeted in response to the looting report:
Pedro Martinez translated post from last night on Ventura’s possible assault following the crash@45PedroMartinez #RIPVentura #Royals pic.