Chris Gomez

Guide Note

Chris Gomez is an infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Out of high school, the California Angeles selected Gomez in the 37th round of the 1989 amateur draft. After attending Loyola Marymount University, Gomez transfered to Long Beach State, where he was an All-American. Following his college career, Gomez signed with the Detroit Tigers after they drafted him in the 3rd round of the 1992 draft. Gomez made his major leaguedebut with the Tigers on July 19, 1993.

Fast Facts

1. Birthdate: June 16, 1971
2. Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
3. Uniform Number: 27
4. Position: Infielder
5. Bats/Throws: Right/Right

• June 5, 1989: Drafted by the California Angeles (37th round)

• June 1, 1992: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the (3rd round)

• June 18, 1996: Traded with John Flaherty to the San Diego Padres for Brad Ausmus, Andujar Cedeno, and Russ Spear.

• June 22, 2001: Released by the San Diego Padres.

• June 27, 2001: Signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

• September 30, 2002: Released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

• January 9, 2003: Signed with the Minnesota Twins.

• January 7, 2004: Signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.

• December 8, 2004: Signed with the Baltimore Orioles.

• December 13, 2004: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Baltimore Orioles in the 2004 rule 5 draft.

• December 20, 2004: Baltimore Orioles purchase Gomez's contract from the Philadelphia Phillies.

• August 9, 2007: Selected off waivers by the Cleveland Indians from the Baltimore Orioles

• December 13, 2007: Signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates