Lefty Gomez

Pitcher

Class of 1972

Lefty Gomez

Pitcher

Class of 1972
Famous for an overpowering fastball as he was for his razor-sharp wit, Lefty Gomez's lighthearted nature belied a ferocious desire to win.

Games

Birth year

About Lefty Gomez

"I'd rather be lucky than good," Lefty Gomez once said.

Vernon Louis Gomez, or "Lefty" as he'd come to be known, was far more talented than he'd ever give himself credit for.

Famous for an overpowering fastball as he was for his razor-sharp wit, Gomez's lighthearted nature belied a ferocious desire to win.

The Basics

Year inducted
1972
Birth Place
Rodeo, California
Birth Year
1908
Died
1989, Greenbrae California

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
New York Yankees
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
New York Yankees, 1930-1942
Washington Senators, 1943

Career MLB Stats

Games
368
Wins
189
Losses
102
Winning %
.649
Saves
10
Hits
2,290
Walks
1,095
Runs
1,091
Games Started
320
Innings Pitched
2,503
Completed Games
173
Shutouts
28
Earned Runs
930
Strikeouts
1,468
ERA
3.34
WHIP
1.352

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