Is Yan Gomes Brazilian? Nationality and ethnicity of Cubs catcher explored

Published Apr 27, 2023 11:25 GMT

Gomes was raised in Sao Paulo until he was twelve years old. Soccer is the most popular sport in Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil.

In a nation where soccer is the national sport, he discovered baseball and finally became the first player from Brazil to play in the Major Leagues.

Gomes was born in Brazil's Mogi das Cruzes. His father, Décio, is a tennis coach, and his mother, Claudia, relocated the family to the United States after accepting a job in Florida.

In 2009, Gomes made his career debut with the Gulf Coast Blue Jays in the Gulf Coast League's Rookie Division. The Toronto Blue Jays disclosed that they had traded Gomes on November 3, 2012. On March 31, 2014, he and the Cleveland Indians came to an agreement on a $6 million, 23-year deal.

Gomes was selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2018. He became the first Brazilian athlete to play in the American Sports League's All-Star Game.

Gomes signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs in 2021 that included a club option for 2024.

Gomes assisted the Brazilian national team in earning their first-ever spot in the World Baseball Classic.

A glance inside Yan Gomes's married life

The couple have three kids. Their boys, Greyson Atlee Gomes and William Yan Gomes, were born in 2017 and 2021, respectively. Their daughter, Brooklyn Mae Gomes, was born in 2014.

About the author

Aanchal Jaura is a journalist who covers Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda. Her journey in baseball writing has been a continuous learning experience, where she delves into the intricacies of players, teams, and the game itself. A few of her favorites include Shohei Ohtani and A-Rod, whose passion and dedication to the game inspire her. Aanchal stays up-to-date with the latest news and trends and shares them with readers.

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