Known for his speed and postseason impact, Gore won three World Series titles and played for four teams over eight MLB seasons.
WASHINGTON — Former Major League outfielder Terrance Gore, known for his elite baserunning and roles on multiple World Series championship teams, has died at the age of 34, the MLB and Kansas City Royals announced Saturday.
“We are heartbroken from the loss of Terrance Gore, and send our love to his family and loved ones,” the Royals wrote in a social media post.
A native of Macon, Georgia, Gore was drafted by the Royals in the 20th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of college in Panama City, Florida. His first major league hit came in 2018, nearly five seasons after his debut.
We are heartbroken from the loss of Terrance Gore, and send our love to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/qgZFkHRFSx
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 7, 2026
Gore spent parts of eight seasons in MLB with the Royals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. Though he had just 85 total regular-season plate appearances across 112 games, his speed and instincts made him a valuable postseason bench weapon.
For his career, Gore batted .216 with 48 stolen bases in 58 attempts and scored 36 runs, including postseason appearances. In the playoffs, he was used primarily as a pinch-runner, stealing five bases in six attempts and scoring three runs.
Gore was notably a key contributor during the Royals’ run to the 2014 World Series. He went 5-for-5 in stolen bases that season and added three more in the postseason as Kansas City reached its first Fall Classic since 1985. The following year, he helped the Royals win their first championship in 30 years, stealing a base in American League Division Series play against the Houston Astros.
He later earned World Series rings with the Dodgers in 2020 and the Atlanta Braves in 2021, appearing as a pinch-runner for Atlanta during their playoff run.