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Lefty Gomez
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-2, 173lb (188cm, 78kg)
Born: November 26, 1908 in Rodeo, CA us
Died: February 17, 1989 in Greenbrae, CA
Buried: Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, CA
High School: Richmond HS (Richmond, CA)
Debut:
April 29, 1930
(Age 21-154d,
7,083rd in major league history)
vs. WSH 4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER, L
Last Game:
May 30, 1943
(Age 34-185d)
vs. CHW 4.2 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 5 BB, 3 ER, L
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1972.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Lefty Gomez's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1930 season
Full Name: Vernon Louis Gomez
Nicknames: Goofy
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
38.7
W
189
L
102
ERA
3.34
G
368
GS
320
SV
10
IP
2503.0
SO
1468
WHIP
1.352
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1943 Fielding Game Log (as P)