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What was Pedro Gomez's net worth? ESPN's famed MLB journalist who reported Barry Bonds' steroid use dead at 58

The late journalist had covered more than 25 World Series in his decorated career

It was devastating news on Sunday as longtime ESPN reporter, Pedro Gomez, died aged 58 at his home. The death was unexpected, said the family. Gomez was known for his baseball reporting on ESPN's platform for almost two decades. Following the news of his passing, the Gomez family in a statement to ESPN said: "He was a Dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor. He was our everything and his kids’ biggest believer."

Speaking about his demise, ESPN chairman James Pitaro said the company was "shocked and saddened" by the news in his statement. "Pedro was an elite journalist at the highest level and his professional accomplishments are universally recognized," Pitaro said. "More importantly, Pedro was a kind, dear friend to us all. Our hearts are with Pedro’s family and all who love him at this extraordinarily difficult time."

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Questions about Gomez' personal life invariably took the spotlight and as an eminent figure in the world of baseball, Gomez's net worth was estimated to be $2 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. The late journalist had covered more than 25 World Series in his decorated career. His past piques interest as he was the son of a Cuban refugee and was born just 20 days after his parents arrived in the US in August 1962, a couple of months before the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Gomez started off his stint with baseball reporting in newspapers and worked with multiple outlets— the Miami News, San Diego Union, San Jose Mercury News, Miami Herald, and Sacramento Bee (via USA Today) The site also added that he served as a sports columnist and national baseball writer for The Arizona Republic, part of the USA Today Network. Gomez shifted base to ESPN in 2003. During his time on the field, he made headlines reporting about Barry Bonds' alleged use of steroids and also the return of MLB to Cuba.

USA Today's report also saw former ESPN staffers pay their respects. "More than an elite journalist, Pedro Gomez was a good and decent man, so proud of his family, and his heritage," former ESPN anchor Bob Ley wrote in another tweet. "His loss is a hammer blow to all who knew this life force. Send one up tonight for his family and friends." ESPN radio host and reporter Jorge Sedano wrote on Twitter: "Read this. One of the many examples of Pedro Gomez’s ability to always be a great teammate/person. All my love to his family."