Preston Gómez Baseball player

Preston Gómez (April 20, 1923 – January 13, 2009) was a Cuban-born infielder, manager, coach and front-office official in Major League Baseball best known for managing three major league clubs: the San Diego Padres (1969–72), Houston Astros (1974–75) and Chicago Cubs (1980). He was born Pedro Gómez Martinez in Central Preston, Cuba, and was given his nickname in U.S. professional baseball from his birthplace.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Gómez Martinez Pedro W.
Birth date	April 20, 1923
Birth place	Central Preston Cuba
Date of death	January 13, 2009
Place of death	Fullerton California

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Baseball player

Career start	May 05, 1944
Career end	August 12, 1944
batting side	Right
former teams	Minnesota Twins
position	Manager (baseball) Infielder
teams	Chicago Cubs Houston Astros Minnesota Twins San Diego Padres
throwing side	Right