Carlos Gómez
Dominican baseball player and outfielder
Born
December 4th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Professional baseball player, primarily played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Debuted in 2007 and played for teams including the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros. Achieved recognition for dynamic skills both offensively and defensively. In 2013, won the Gold Glove Award and was an All-Star selection. Known for an exciting playing style and strong performances in center field.
Won the Gold Glove Award in 2013
Selected as an All-Star in 2013
Played for the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets
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