Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez is a Major League Baseball player for the Minnesota Twins. He was traded in the transaction that brought All-Star pitcher Johan Santana to the New York Mets.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Carlos Argelis Gomez
2. Born: December 14, 1985
3. Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic
4. Height: 6'4"
5. Weight: 195 lbs
6. Position: Outfield
7. Bats: Right
8. Throws: Right
9. High school: Ana FA Jimenez High School
10. Did not attend college
11. 2008 salary: $395,000¹

Timeline

1. 2002: Signs with the New York Mets
2. 2007: Makes his Major League debut on May 13; hits his first big league home run on June 10 and finishes the year with a .232 batting average²
3. 2008: Traded to the Minnesota Twins along with Phil Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis Guerra for pitcher Johan Santana³

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