Carlos Gomez, baseball player, 145 home runs, 2007-2019

Carlos Gomez

Born: 12/4/1985 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2007-05-13 | Final Game: 2019-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Carlos Argelis Gomez

Biography

Carlos Gomez, born in 1985, was a dynamic position player in Major League Baseball who made a significant impact during his career from 2007 to 2019. Known for his electrifying speed and defensive prowess, Gomez played in 1,461 games and recorded 1,189 hits, 145 home runs, and 546 RBIs. He showcased his ability on the basepaths with 268 stolen bases, establishing himself as a constant threat to opposing pitchers and catchers. With a batting average of .252, Gomez demonstrated both power and the capability to contribute in multiple facets of the game. Throughout his career, Gomez earned recognition for his talents, being selected as an All-Star twice. He played during an era marked by intense competition and evolving player dynamics, contributing to his teams' successes with a blend of agility and offensive skill. His lively playing style and charisma on the field endeared him to fans and secured his legacy as one of the more exciting players of his time. After retiring in 2019, Gomez left behind a memorable mark in baseball history, remembered not only for his statistics but for his infectious energy and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1461 4724 675 1189 236 41 145 546 268 319 1259 0.252 0.313 0.411 0.724 -895.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 3 0 4 0 81.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 46 7 11 0 0 3 6 2 13 0.239

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALDS1 TEX 3 13 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.154
2015 ALDS1 HOU 5 12 1 3 0 0 1 2 0 4 0.250
2015 ALWC HOU 1 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.333
2011 NLCS MIL 5 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200
2011 NLDS2 MIL 3 4 2 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0.750
2009 ALDS1 MIN 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1378 1206 3141 74 53 21
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Second Base 2
Left Field 73
Center Field 1191
Right Field 137
Designated Hitter 18

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Gold Glove CF
2013 Player of the Week Week of 2013-04-21
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-07-29
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-09-13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 HOU AL $9,000,000
2015 MIL NL $8,000,000
2014 MIL NL $7,000,000
2013 MIL NL $4,300,000
2012 MIL NL $1,962,500
2011 MIL NL $1,500,000
2010 MIL NL $1,100,000
2009 MIN AL $437,500
2008 MIN AL $395,000
Total Career Earnings $33,695,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2014 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 13.0 420 0
2013 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 43.0 420 0