Preston Gómez
| Preston Gómez | |
|---|---|
Gómez as manager of the Spokane Indians | |
| Infielder / Manager | |
| Born: April 20, 1923 Central Preston, Oriente Province, Cuba | |
| Died: January 13, 2009 (aged 85) Fullerton, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 5, 1944, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 12, 1944, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .286 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Managerial record | 346–529 |
| Winning % | .395 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager As coach | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Preston Gómez (born Pedro Gómez Martínez; April 20, 1923 – January 13, 2009) was a Cuban-born infielder, manager, coach and front-office official in Major League Baseball (MLB), best known for managing three major league clubs: the San Diego Padres (1969–72), Houston Astros (1974–75) and Chicago Cubs (1980). Born in Central Preston (now Guatemala), Cuba, he was given his nickname in U.S. professional baseball from his birthplace.