Pedro Gomez, longtime ESPN reporter, unexpectedly passes away at age 58

Pedro Gomez, one of ESPN’s longtime baseball reporters, tragically passed away Sunday night at his home. He was 58 years old.

Gomez, who was based in Phoenix, was a stalwart on the network’s Major League Baseball coverage. He had been with ESPN since 2003 and had a great 35-year career. He covered more than 25 World Series and 20 All-Star Games.

“We are shocked and saddened to learn that our friend and colleague Pedro Gomez has passed away,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN and Sports Content. “Pedro was an elite journalist at the highest level and his professional accomplishments are universally recognized. More importantly, Pedro was a kind, dear friend to us all. Our hearts are with Pedro’s family and all who love him at this extraordinarily difficult time.”

Gomez’s family released a statement following his death.

“Pedro was far more than a media personality,” his family said in a statement. “He was a dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor. He was our everything and his kids’ biggest believer.”

The longtime reporter is survived by his wife, Sandra, sons Rio and Dante and daughter Sierra.

Although there were many memorable moments with Gomez on ESPN, this moment shared with Scott Van Pelt was one of the first to come to mind. He was the son of Cuban parents who moved to Miami just before his birth for context.

This video via Jeff Passan is what I referred to earlier.

To see the reflection of being able to bring the ashes of his dad was priceless. RIP Pedro Gomez pic.twitter.com/oYfhlO6Elz

— (@iamkelvinq) February 8, 2021

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