The baseball world was rocked Saturday by the news that Terrance Gore, a three-time World Series champion outfielder, has died.
He was just 34.
Gore’s wife, Britney Gore, shared the news of his death on social media.
“This post is extremely tough to write,” she wrote. “Last night, I lost my best friend/husband from complications after what was supposed to have been a simple procedure. Our hearts are shattered; my babies are shattered. Our whole family is lost. This was so unexpected. Everything Zane does is centered around his dad. Baseball, hunting, fishing. Skylyn said ‘I don’t have a daddy anymore, he’s up in heaven in the stars.’ I don’t know where to go from here. I feel like I’m living my biggest nightmare and feel so lost. He loves his children with everything in him. He loved coaching the youth and those boys absolutely loved him.
“Please keep our family in your prayers for the coming days and for the strength to get through this,” she added. “Life is precious and is too short. What I would do to give you one more hug or kiss. We had so many more memories to make. I love you forever Terrance Gore and I’ll continue to watch over our babies.”
Gore was considered one of the fastest players in baseball during his career.
He made his Major Leage debut in 2014 with the Kansas City Royals and played with the team through the 2017 season. He also had stints with the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Mets before wrapping up his playing career after the 2022 campaign.
He won a World Series title with the Royals (2015), Dodgers (2020) and Braves (2021).
“We are heartbroken form the loss of Terrance Gore, and send our love to his family and loved ones,” the Kansas City Royals posted on social media.
Gore hit .216 with 43 stolen bases across his career.