Eric Hosmer will wear No. 30 with the San Diego Padres to honor Yordano Ventura.

Ventura was killed in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic in February of last year, shocking the Kansas City Royals organization.

Hosmer left the Royals to sign an eight-year, $144 million deal with the Padres. Ventura wore No. 30 when they were teammates in Kansas City.

Hosmer was known to have a close relationship with Ventura. He spoke on behalf of the Royals in a pregame ceremony remembering Ventura ahead of Kansas City's home opener last year.