Pedro Gomez -- longtime ESPN reporter -- has died suddenly at the age of 58, the network announced.
Gomez joined ESPN in April 2003 and was one of the most respected MLB reporters in the country ... covering over 25 World Series throughout his impressive career.
During Barry Bonds chase of Hank Aaron's all-time home run record in the mid-2000's, Gomez famously covered the Giants slugger for several seasons.
ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro released a statement on Gomez's passing, saying ... “We are shocked and saddened to learn that our friend and colleague Pedro Gomez has passed away.