“Pedro was an elite journalist at the highest level and his professional achievements are widely recognized,” Pitaro said. “More importantly, Pedro was a friendly, dear friend to all of us.”
A Cuban refugee boy, Gomez, joined ESPN’s ESPN membership in 2003, where he was a sports columnist and national baseball writer for about six years, the network said in a news release Sunday.
Prior to that, he wrote for the Sacramento Bee, the San Jose Mercury News, the Miami Herald, the San Diego Union, and the Miami News.
ESPN said Gomez is best known for his coverage of Major League Baseball, covering more than 25 World Series and 22 All-Star games.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, as well as his two sons, Rio and Dante, and his daughter, Sierra.
“Pedro was much more than a media personality. He was a father, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor,” Gomez’s family said in a statement published by ESPN Front Row. “He was the greatest believer in us all and his children.”
The family added that Gomez died at the home.
Following the news of his passing, tributes poured in on social media, highlighting not only his professional excellence but also his friendly spirit and glowing personality.
“Pedro Gomez was one of the nicest and warmest people I have ever met during my time at ESPN,” wrote journalist Jemele Hill.
on Twitter. “It’s just cruel.”
The Boston Red Sox
tweeted their “hearts go out to the Gomez family, including Pedro Gomez’s son, Rio, a pitcher in our minor league system.”
“Pedro Gomez was one of the friendliest and most genuine people you’ve ever encountered in our game,” said Alex Wood, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
wrote. “We were all better off getting to know him personally and professionally. My deepest condolences to his family. What a terrible loss to our baseball community.”
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