“Pedro has been an elite journalist at the highest level, and his professional achievements are universally recognized,” Pitaro said. “More importantly, Pedro was a good friend, dear to all of us.”
The son of Cuban refugees, Gomez joined ESPN in 2003 in the Republic of Arizona, where he has been a sports article and national baseball writer for about six years, the network said in a news release Sunday.
Prior to that, he had also written for the Sacramento Bee, San Jose Mercury News, Miami Herald, San Diego Union and Miami News.
Best known for Major League Baseball coverage, Gomez has covered over 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.
“Pedro was much more than a media personality. He was a father, a loving husband, a loyal friend, a coach and a mentor,” Gomez’s family said in a statement released by ESPN Front Row. “He was everything and the greatest believer of his children.”
The family added that Gomez died at home.
Following the news about his passing, the tributes were poured on social media, highlighting not only his professional excellence, but also his kind spirit and brilliant personality.
“Pedro Gomez was one of the nicest and warmest people I’ve ever met during my time at ESPN,” wrote journalist Jemele Hill.
on Twitter. “It’s just brutal.”
Boston Red Sox
posted on Twitter “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 kindest and most authentic people you’ve ever met in our game,” said Alex Wood, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
wrote. “We were all better because we met him personally and professionally. The deepest condolences to his family. What a terrible loss for our baseball community.”
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