It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Terrance Gore’s passing at the young age of 34. The beloved pinch-running specialist, known for his electrifying speed, died Friday due to complications from a routine surgery. Gore carved out an extraordinary eight-year major league career, defying traditional stats to become a crucial postseason weapon for multiple teams.
Standing at just 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds, Gore’s legs were his superpower. Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2011, he became an indispensable “designated runner” during their incredible back-to-back American League championship runs in 2014-15. He famously stole 17 consecutive bases without being caught, playing a vital role in the Royals’ 2015 World Series victory—all before he’d even recorded a single major league hit!
His first big league hit wouldn’t come until 2018, with the Chicago Cubs, a single off pitching icon Max Scherzer. “I know I’m really fast,” he once told the Kansas City Star, “And it’s going to take a perfect throw.” Gore’s career also included stints with the Dodgers, Braves, and Mets, even appearing in the 2021 NLDS for Atlanta. His character shone brightly when, after the Braves clinched that World Series, he video-called an injured Charlie Morton from the field so Morton could share in the celebration.
Retiring without a major league home run and with only one RBI, Terrance Gore’s impact was never about conventional numbers. He settled in Florida, dedicating his post-playing career to training others in speed and baseball. Royals President JJ Picollo beautifully summarized his legacy: “an unforgettable part of our organization whose energy and humility matched his speed.” Terrance Gore reminded us that there are many ways to be a legend on the diamond.
Source: https://www.newser.com/story/383339/terrance-gore-played-years-before-getting-a-hit.html
