Freshman Friday
10/28/2016 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
The Panthers welcome seven members to the 2017 season’s freshman class. Follow @Pitt_BASE on Instagram and Twitter for behind-the-scenes action and check out the weekly #FreshmanFriday series, featuring a new freshman each week. This week, meet Miami native Chris Gomez.
Name: Christopher Gomez
Number: 34
Position: RHP
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
High School: South Dade High School
Birthday: July 18, 1997
Why did you choose Pitt: Because it’s different than schools being a big campus in a big city, also because it is an NCAA Division I university in the ACC
Favorite part about Pittsburgh so far: PNC Park
What are you looking forward to most about baseball at Pitt: To become stronger, better and help my team win in whatever it is
Who is your mentor on the team: Manny Pazos, because he is from my hometown and guides me and helps me out with anything
What are some of your goals this season: To make it to the ACC tournament and a Regional as well as to potentially make it to Omaha
What legacy would you like to leave on the Pitt baseball program: To be remembered as a winner and a competitor
Name your favorite…
Color: Blue
Gatorade Flavor: Blue
Disney Character: Maleficent
Season: Summer
Professional Sports Team: Washington Nationals
Food: Italian
Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla
Book: The Mental Game of Baseball
Vacation Destination: Miami
Animal: Squirrel
Movie: Salt
Cereal: Mini Wheats
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