ESPN Star Baseball Reporter Pedro Gomez Dies Unexpectedly at 58

ESPN Star Baseball Reporter Pedro Gomez Dies Unexpectedly at 58

ESPN announced Sunday night that star baseball reporter Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly at age 58.

He had been an ESPN reporter since 2003 and he was recognized as one of the top baseball journalists in America.

ESPN reported, "Gomez, who was based in Phoenix, covered baseball for SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight and other ESPN studio shows, live events and radio. During his 35-year career, he covered more than 25 World Series and more than 20 All-Star Games.”

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"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."

Gomez is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Rio and Dante; and daughter, Sierra.

"Pedro was far more than a media personality," his family said in a statement. "He was a dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor. He was our everything and his kids' biggest believer."

Gomez's son Rio is a pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization.