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<p><strong>Birth and Early Life</strong></p>

<p><a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Carlos Gómez</a> was born on December 4, 1985, in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. He attended Ana Fatima High School in his hometown. Though he did not pursue higher education, his exceptional talent in baseball was evident from a young age. <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> was signed by the New York Mets as an international free agent, beginning his professional career in 2002. At that time, he was recognized as a promising five-tool player—demonstrating skill in hitting for average, hitting for power, base running, throwing, and fielding.</p>

<h2>Minor League Development and Mets Debut</h2>

<p>In 2006, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> co-won the Sterling Award, recognizing his standout performance with the Binghamton Mets. The following year, he advanced to play with the New Orleans Zephyrs, the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate, and emerged as a leading player in the Pacific Coast League. In May 2007, he made his Major League debut with the New York Mets, becoming the youngest player in the National League at that time.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough with the Minnesota Twins</h2>

<p>In 2008, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> was traded to the Minnesota Twins as part of a deal for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Santana">pitcher</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Santana">Johan Santana</a>. He took on the role of center fielder and quickly made an impact. Notably, he was clocked at 4.29 seconds in a home-to-first sprint, highlighting his elite speed. His debut season with the Twins included multiple milestones—he recorded his first career triple against the Kansas City Royals and, in May, hit for the cycle in a game against the Chicago White Sox. His cycle was of the rare reverse nature, earning him a place in MLB history. <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a>’s performance contributed significantly to the Twins’ lineup during that season.</p>

<h2>Stint with the Milwaukee Brewers</h2>

<p>In 2009, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for J.J. Hardy and $250,000. By 2011, he led all National League outfielders in Range Factor per 9 innings at 2.97. Despite suffering a collarbone fracture in July while diving for a ball in shallow center field, he returned to action in September. That year, his career range factor hit 2.923, a leading mark among MLB outfielders. In the following season, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> solidified his role as the Brewers' starting center fielder, hitting a career-high 19 home runs.</p>

<h2>Contract Extension and Career-Best Season</h2>

<p>Before the 2013 season, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> signed a three-year contract extension with the Brewers. Although he started the season slowly at the plate, he quickly turned things around with consecutive games of three hits each, earning National League Player of the Week honors. Later that season, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> was suspended following an on-field altercation but used the time to recover from a minor back injury. The 2013 season proved to be the strongest of his career: he thrived both offensively and defensively and finished second only to <a href="/biography/clayton-kershaw">Clayton Kershaw</a> in National League Wins Above Replacement (WAR) with a mark of 8.4. <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> was also awarded the National League Gold Glove Award in recognition of his outstanding fielding performance.</p>

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<h2>Later Career: Houston Astros and Postseason Highlight</h2>

<p>In 2015, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> was traded to the Houston Astros. One of his highlights with the team came during the American League Wild Card Game against the New York Yankees, where he hit a solo home run that contributed to the Astros' victory. This moment added to his legacy as a clutch postseason performer.</p>

<h2>Family Life</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Carlos Gómez</a> has been married to Gerandy Gómez since 2007. The couple has two children. Beyond the baseball field, <a href="/biography/carlos-gomez">Gómez</a> and his family are known for sharing glimpses of their life through social media posts, often posting family photos that reflect their close bond.</p>

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