Yan Gomes
Positions:
Catcher, First Baseman and Leftfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-2, 212lb (188cm, 96kg)
Team:
Chicago Cubs (majors)
Born:
July 19, 1987
in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 39th round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN) and the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Barry University (Miami Shores, FL).
High School: Miami Southridge HS (Miami, FL)
Schools: Barry University (Miami Shores, FL), University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2012 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 3 yrs/$18M (22-24)
Service Time (01/2024): 11.083
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: Wasserman • Previously: Jet Sports Management; Players Edge Sports Management
Full Name: Yan Gomes
Nicknames:
Obi Yan, The Yanimal or Gomer
Pronunciation: \GOHM-ss\
Twitter:
@Yan_AGomes
Instagram: @yan_agomes
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Relatives: Son-In-Law of Atlee Hammaker
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