Preston Gomez
Born: 4/20/1923 in Guatemala, Holguín, Cuba
Died: 1/13/2009 in Fullerton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-05-05 | Final Game: 1944-08-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Preston Gomez was a professional baseball player born in 1923, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 5, 1944, to August 12, 1944. As a position player, Gomez appeared in a total of 8 games during his time in the league, showcasing his skills in a challenging era marked by World War II, which heavily impacted the availability of players and the overall dynamics of the game.
Throughout his short stint, Gomez recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.286, while driving in 2 runs. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions were a part of the fabric of the game during a time when many athletes were serving in the military. While his time on the field was limited, Preston Gomez's participation in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the resilience of the sport during a tumultuous period in American history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.429 | 0.714 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | WS1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 2 |