Jesús Montero, a former top prospect for the Yankees who died at the age of 35 after a motorcycle accident earlier this month, produced an unforgettable moment in the summer of 2014 .

It involved a minor league rehab assignment with the Mariners, a disrespectful scout, and an ice cream sandwich.

Montero, who spent five seasons in the major leagues, was signed by the Yankees in 2006. The once-burgeoning star was traded by the Bronx Bombers after playing just 18 games in 2011, as he was sent to the Mariners as part of a high-profile swap for Michael Pineda ahead of the 2012 season. 3

Montero struggled to find his footing with the Mariners and arrived 40 pounds overweight to spring training in 2014.

Montero began the season in the minors and played just six games with the Mari

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