MLB Community Reacts To The Sudden Passing Of Pedro Gomez

ESPN Baseball analyst Pedro Gomez was announced dead on Sunday Night. This news came as a shock to many around the baseball community, as no one seemed to have any idea that the beloved commentator was sick or anything. ESPN revealed the news in a statement.

“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.”

The entire MLB community is reasonably shook with the news, and has taken to social media to share condolences to Pedro Gomez. He was 58-years-old.

Pedro Gomez was an unbelievable person. I’m forever grateful for his friendship.

He was a trailblazing journalist. He opened the door for Latinos in sports tv.

I can’t even explain how sad I am right now. Rest In Peace, Mi Hermano 🇨🇺 🇺🇸 https://t.co/hxMLWotLRP

— Jorge Sedano (@Sedano) February 8, 2021

This @pedrogomezESPN visit with SVP is a lasting window into his talent as a journalist and character as a man. https://t.co/gfa4Cwd5ih

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2021

This is unspeakably sad and awful. Pedro Gomez's kindness, care for others and love of his family – he was a proud father of a baseball player – was infectious. He will be sorely missed 💔 https://t.co/2w6fIr3oQS

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 8, 2021

Our hearts go out to the Gomez family, including Pedro Gomez’s son, Rio, a pitcher in our minor league system. ❤️ https://t.co/BPqmJb4oB6

— Red Sox (@RedSox) February 8, 2021

More than an elite journalist, Pedro Gomez was a good and decent man, so proud of his family, and his heritage. His loss is a hammer blow to all who knew this life force. Send one up tonight for his family and friends.

— Bob Ley (@BobLeyESPN) February 8, 2021

Pedro Gomez was one of the nicest and warmest people I ever encountered during my time at ESPN. This is just brutal. My heart goes out to his friends, family and loved ones. https://t.co/tDpOwUybFA

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) February 8, 2021

We are shocked, crushed and grieving.
Pedro Gomez was such a good man and good friend. 💔 https://t.co/GzeYjLuuS3

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) February 8, 2021

Pedro Gomez will be greatly missed by the baseball community and at Wrigley Field.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends. 💙 pic.twitter.com/PXzoXZptkA

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 8, 2021

Pedro Gomez was one of the kindest and most genuine people you’d ever come across in our game. 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.

— Alex Wood (@Awood45) February 8, 2021

This clip, especially about 2:00 in, tells you all you need to know about Pedro and what he held dear. Family. Baseball. His Cuban roots. Please give a prayer/good thought to his family. https://t.co/ybsarQ5cFT

— John Barr ESPN (@JohnBarrESPN) February 8, 2021

RIP Pedro Gomez. Coolest dude, groundbreaking journalist. Tell your people you love them while you can.

— beisbol fan (@clintonyates) February 8, 2021

I said they didn’t and elaborated when he asked why. He said “You know your stuff!” reached into his backpack, handed me a cork and said “This is for you.” It was a champagne cork from the Cubs’ locker room celebration when they’d won the NLDS in Washington the week before. 2/3

— Alexis (@TheNotoriousLEX) February 8, 2021

He said that one of the perks of his job was meeting different baseball fans and since he would be going to the winning team’s city next, he always made sure to pick up some locker room corks to make some of those fans smile. And smile I did.

Rip, Pedro. pic.twitter.com/Ix04AcnQvz

— Alexis (@TheNotoriousLEX) February 8, 2021

Pedro Gomez didn't have to give me the time of day. Didn't have to offer his contact info so I could reach out for anything. Didn't have to cheer me on. I'm a rookie & Pedro made me feel like the most important person. I hope to be half the reporter he was. Thinking of his family

— Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) February 8, 2021

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As Someone who grew up obsessed with the game of baseball, I can say that Pedro Gomez legitimately seemed like one of the better guys in the game. He knew his stuff, paved the way for minorities, and gave everyone the time of day. Based on the outpouring of support from colleagues and fans who have met him, it seems like Pedro Gomez was a very caring man.

The MLB will be a worse place without Pedro Gomez in it. RIP to a legend.

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