Photo by Joshua Peacock on Unsplash BaseballLongtime baseball reporter Pedro Gomez has died at 58 by Inesh Chari February 9, 2021 ESPN Reporter Pedro Gomez passed away on February 7, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. Gomez was a reporter for ESPN for almost two decades and was hired by ESPN in 2003 as a reporter for SportsCenter. Before ESPN, Gomez was a sports journalist, since he first started writing for The Miami News in 1985. His death was shocking to the Sports community. ESPN released a statement about Gomez’s death. They released the statement through Twitter on their ESPN PR account.ESPN remembers SportsCenter reporter Pedro Gomez, who passed away unexpectedly today at the age of 58.https://t.co/0Q75PlBEvG pic.twitter.com/4B5r7OG9Ni— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) February 8, 2021 Tweet from @ESPNPRPedro Gomez’s AccomplishmentsGomez is considered a pioneer for Latin Americans in sports reporting. He was one of the first Latino sports reporters for ESPN. His death left many Latin Americans baseball fans and journalists heart-broken because he was so influential for them. Jorge Sedano and Jessica Mendoza who are sports reporters and journalists for ESPN both paid their respects to Gomez on Twitter after hearing about his death. 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 Tweet from @SedanoOne of the biggest hearts I have ever known … took the time to KNOW people, not just talk to them. Sat down with my kids at breakfast, always asked about family, remembered what was important in life. Pedro … you will be so missed 🙏🏽♥️ https://t.co/4xYECuex4t— Jessica Mendoza (@jessmendoza) February 8, 2021Tweet from @jessmendoza Pedro Gomez’s death is a tragedy because he was such an influential sports journalist and reporter. Gomez will be missed by everyone who loves sports and also be remembered for being a pioneer in his community. Post Views: 32The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsInesh ChariLiving in Watchung, New Jersey and a senior at the University of Rhode Island majoring in Communication Studies.Latest posts by Inesh Chari (see all) Novak Djokovic Wins his 18th Grand Slam Title at Australian Open - February 22, 2021 Covid-19 Causes Issues at Australian Open - February 18, 2021 NFL Writer, Terez Paylor, Dies At 37 - February 11, 2021 Longtime baseball reporter Pedro Gomez has died at 58 - February 9, 2021 Related TopicsBaseballESPNNewsPedro GomezSports Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Exclusive Interview: SNY Personality, Maria Marino, Shares Career Journey (VIDEO) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on January 28, 2021 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020More in Baseball You Know I’m Right, Episode 87: Jay Horwitz Of The New York Mets (Audio/Video)On the 87th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... New York Sports Icons Honored at 41st Thurman Munson Awards Virtual EventOn Wednesday Feb. 2, 2021, the 41st annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner were held... Professional Baseball Legend Henry Aaron Has Passed AwayProfessional Baseball Player Henry Aaron Has Passed Away Henry Aaron, also commonly known as... You Know I’m Right, Episode 67: Kenny Albert (Audio/Video)On the 67th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Antonio Brown’s First Super Bowl Victory Competition Quickly Rises For Serie A