Lefty Gomez
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| Lefty Gomez | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 26, 1908 Rodeo, California |
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| Died: February 17, 1989 (aged 80) Greenbrae, California |
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| Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| April 29, 1930 for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 23, 1943 for the Washington Senators | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-Loss record | 189-102 |
| Earned run average | 3.34 |
| Strikeouts | 1,468 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Member of the National | |
| Induction | 1972 |
| Election Method | Veteran's Committee |
Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26, 1908 – February 17, 1989) was a Mexican-American left-handed major league pitcher who played in the American League for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942.