[1][2] Basically a line-drive hitter and a fine defensive catcher, Vento also showed his versatility as a strong-armed third baseman, corner outfielder and first sacker, as well as a very good base runner.
[6] On November 30, 1947, Vento became the first LVBP Venezuelan Professional Baseball League player to connect six hits in a single game.
[7][8] Vento was instrumental in the Cervecería championship during the 1948–1949 season, going 31-for-118 for a .269 average, including a 22-game hitting streak, while catching in 30 of the 31 games of his team.
[6][9] His most productive season came in 1950–1951, when he batted .309 in 53 games, slugged .409, and posted career-numbers in hits (69) doubles (14), RBI (34), runs (42) and total bases (96).
[10] He later played from 1954 through 1958 for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican Summer League, where he posted a .271 average with 40 homers and 204 RBI in 410 games.