Legendary baseball reporter Pedro Gomez dies at 58

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly at his Arizona home Sunday, Feb. 7.

Gomez had been with ESPN since 2003 and was considered one of the top baseball reporters in the world.

Overall, ESPN said Gomez covered more than 25 World Series and 20 All-Star games.

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

Gomez is survived by his wife Sandra, sons Rio and Dante and daughter Sierra. Rio, who prepped at Desert Vista High in Phoenix, was a pitcher for the University of Arizona.

“Pedro was far more than a media personality,” his family told ESPN in a statement. “He was a dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor. He was our everything and his kids’ biggest believer.”

Our thoughts are with Rio and his entire family over the tragic passing of his father, Pedro Gomez. Pedro was a great man, a proud father, and a true professional. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/Y2W0sCOG8o
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) February 8, 2021

The D-backs family is devastated by the loss of our friend Pedro. He earned the respect of everyone in the organization and was a true friend to so many in Arizona. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and all whose lives he impacted. pic.twitter.com/dYZqyH0xyg
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) February 8, 2021