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After the [[2004]] season, Gomez was signed by the Orioles. However, they did not protect him for the [[Rule 5 Draft]], and he was selected by the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. When the team found out [[Placido Polanco]] was remaining with them, they allowed the Orioles to buy him back. |
After the [[2004]] season, Gomez was signed by the Orioles. However, they did not protect him for the [[Rule 5 Draft]], and he was selected by the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. When the team found out [[Placido Polanco]] was remaining with them, they allowed the Orioles to buy him back. |
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In 1997 he had 132 hits. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.crazysportsfan.com/baseball/players/Chris-Gomez.html Chris Gomez profile] |
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[[Category:Detroit Tigers players|Gomez, Chris]] |
[[Category:Detroit Tigers players|Gomez, Chris]] |
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Revision as of 04:46, 30 August 2006
| Chris Gómez | |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles – No. 14 | |
| Infielder | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| July 19, 1993, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Career statistics (through July 12, 2006) | |
| Avg | .257 |
| Hits | 1055 |
| Runs scored | 462 |
| Former teams | |
Christopher Cory Gomez (born June 16, 1971 in Los Angeles, California) is an infielder who currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles (since 2005). He has also played for the Detroit Tigers (1993-96), San Diego Padres (1996-2001), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001-02) Minnesota Twins (2003) Toronto Blue Jays (2004) Baltimore Orioles (2005) .
College career
Gomez originally went to college at Loyola-Marymont University, but transferred to Long Beach State and played baseball there in 1992. He was a selection for the All-America team while at Long Beach State.
Professional career
Gomez was originally drafted by the California Angels in 1989 in the 37th round of the amateur draft, but he turned down the contract. He was not drafted until June 1, 1992 when he was signed by Detroit in the 3rd round of the amateur draft. His contract was purchased from the AAA Toledo Mud Hens on July 19, 1993 and he made his big league debut that night against the Minnesota Twins. His first major league hit was a triple on July 22 off of Kansas City Royals pitcher Frank DiPino. He started in 23 games at shortstop and 17 at second base that year. After the season, Tigers news broadcasters elected him the Rookie of the Year.
1994 was Chris' first full major league season. He was on the Topps All-Rookie team at short. 27 of his 76 hits were extra base hits. His first multi-homer game was on May 7 against the Mariners. Gomez finished the year with a .346 batting average, 5 home runs, and 26 runs batted in. In 1995, Gomez hit career highs in home runs with 11, runs with 49, hits with 96, doubles with 20, as well as 41 walks. He ranked 4th on the team in RBI, hits, and doubles. In 123 games, Chris only made 15 errors.
Gomez started out the 1996 season with the Tigers, but was traded along with catcher John Flaherty to the Padres for catcher Brad Ausmus, shortstop Andujar Cedeno, and a minor leaguer, Russ Spears. Chris finished the year with a .252 average, 4 home runs and 45 RBI's. He batted .253 with 5 home runs and 54 RBI, and also swiped 5 bases, in 1997.
After the 2004 season, Gomez was signed by the Orioles. However, they did not protect him for the Rule 5 Draft, and he was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies. When the team found out Placido Polanco was remaining with them, they allowed the Orioles to buy him back.
In 1997 he had 132 hits.