“Pedro was an elite journalist at the highest level and his professional accomplishments are universally recognized,” Pitaro said. “More importantly, Pedro was a kind, dear friend to us all.”
news release Sunday.
Before that, he had also written for the Sacramento Bee, the San Jose Mercury News, the Miami Herald, the San Diego Union, and the Miami News.
Best known for his coverage of Major League Baseball, Gomez covered more than 25 World Series and 22 All-Star Games throughout his career, ESPN said.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, as well as his two sons, Rio and Dante, and his daughter, Sierra, according to the network.
ESPN Front Row. “He was our everything and his kids’ biggest believer.”
The family added that Gomez died at home.
Following news of his passing, tributes poured into social media highlighting not only his professional excellence, but his kind spirit and glowing personality.
on Twitter. “This is just brutal.”
tweeted their “hearts go out to the Gomez family, including Pedro Gomez’s son, Rio, a pitcher in our minor league system.”
wrote. “We were all better off for knowing him personally and professionally. My deepest condolences to his family. What a terrible loss for our baseball community.”
