Yan Gomes Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Yan Gomes
Born 07/19/1987 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 212 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Barry
Debut 05/17/2012
Drafted in the 10th round (310th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009 (signed for $85,000).

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Gomes, a south Florida prep product, was a highly-regarded recruit to Tennessee who started in the Southeastern Conference for two seasons. While he was relatively productive there, he wound up transferring to Division II Barry after coach Rod Delmonico was fired and after spending one season under new Vols coach Todd Raleigh. As a junior, Gomes predictably dominated, batting .405 with 21 home runs. His bat is ahead of his defense, though, and his below-average speed limits him to corner spots or catching. He profiles best behind the plate, and he threw out 14 of 29 basestealers at the D-II level this spring. However scouts generally consider his catching skills to be below-average, though he has the tools to be a fringe-average defender there.

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Gomes was a highly regarded recruit for Tennessee, but transferred to NCAA Division II Barry (Fla.) for his junior season. He hit .405 with 21 homers and a school-record 92 RBIs before signing with the Blue Jays for $85,000 in the 2009 draft. He became the first Brazilian ever to play in the major leagues when he reached Toronto last May. In November, he joined the Indians along with Mike Aviles in a trade for Esmil Rogers before playing for Brazil in a World Baseball Classic qualifier. Gomes generates good bat speed that produces solid power. His hands are high in his load, which can create a little length to his swing, but he's pretty direct to the ball and has shown the ability to make adjustments. Gomes' primary position is catcher, and he has seen action on both infield corners and brief time in left field. He has good hands and feet that allow him to provide solid defense behind the plate. He also has an average arm and threw out 23 percent of Triple-A basestealers in 2012. He's a below-average runner but moves decently for his size. Gomes may not quite profile as a regular, but he could be useful as a backup catcher who can play multiple positions and provide power.

Chicago Cubs released C Yan Gomes.
Chicago Cubs designated C Yan Gomes for assignment.
Chicago Cubs activated C Yan Gomes from the 7-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs placed C Yan Gomes on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 2, 2023. Concussion.
C Yan Gomes, and changed number to 15.