Luis Gomez
Born: 8/19/1951 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1974-04-28 | Final Game: 1981-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs
Biography
Luis Gomez, born in 1951, enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 1974 to 1981. As a position player, he showcased his talents in 609 games, primarily contributing as a role player during his time in Major League Baseball. Gomez finished his career with 263 hits and a batting average of .21, while collecting 90 RBIs. Although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 6 stolen bases, indicating a focus on contact hitting and situational play rather than power.
Gomez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the continued evolution of the game and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite not being a prolific offensive force, his versatility and ability to contribute in various capacities made him a valuable part of the teams he played for. After his retirement on October 4, 1981, Luis Gomez remained a figure in the baseball community, remembered for his dedication to the sport and the unique role he filled during his playing years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 609 | 1251 | 108 | 263 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 90 | 6 | 86 | 129 | 0.210 | 0.261 | 0.239 | 0.500 | -6630.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 82 | 168 | 18 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 0.208 | -901.6 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 89 | 72 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.139 | -714.2 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 38 | 57 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.193 | -317.4 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 32 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.246 | -127.0 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 153 | 413 | 39 | 92 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 34 | 41 | 0.223 | -1919.0 |
| 1979 | TOR | AL | 59 | 163 | 11 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 0.239 | -710.9 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 121 | 278 | 18 | 53 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 27 | 0.191 | -1940.8 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 35 | 35 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
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 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 58 | 25 | 69 | 98 | 3 | 19 |
| 3B | 39 | 23 | 25 | 44 | 0 | 9 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 483 | 369 | 615 | 1105 | 53 | 240 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MIN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | SS | 74 | 60 | 97 | 190 | 12 | 37 |
| 1975 | MIN | 2B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 1975 | MIN | SS | 70 | 21 | 50 | 65 | 3 | 17 |
| 1976 | MIN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MIN | SS | 24 | 17 | 32 | 51 | 1 | 16 |
| 1976 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MIN | 2B | 19 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| 1977 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MIN | SS | 7 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| 1977 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | TOR | SS | 153 | 149 | 247 | 400 | 16 | 97 |
| 1979 | TOR | 2B | 20 | 12 | 29 | 38 | 2 | 10 |
| 1979 | TOR | 3B | 22 | 21 | 21 | 37 | 0 | 9 |
| 1979 | TOR | SS | 15 | 9 | 20 | 41 | 1 | 6 |
| 1980 | ATL | SS | 119 | 101 | 135 | 319 | 15 | 55 |
| 1981 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | ATL | 2B | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | ATL | 3B | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | ATL | SS | 21 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 60 |
| Third Base | 39 |
| Shortstop | 481 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1971, 1972, 1973 |