Pedro Gomez, an ESPN reporter whose rise to prominence included a stint as a sports columnist for The Arizona Republic, died on Sunday. He was 58.
“Pedro was far more than a media personality,” the Gomez family said in a statement released by ESPN. “He was a dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor. He was our everything and his kids’ biggest believer. He died unexpectedly at home this afternoon.”
Gomez was a fearless and dogged reporter who was not afraid of asking tough questions or reporting difficult stories. A longtime baseball reporter, he was a beloved presence in both press boxes and clubhouses over his 30 years covering the game.