The baseball world was left stunned on Friday when three-time World Series champion Terrance Gore passed away at the age of 34 after complications from what was supposed to be a routine surgery.<\/p>\n
Gore’s wife, Britney, shared the news on social media, and the Kansas City Royals<\/a> confirmed his passing on Saturday. He leaves behind his wife and three children.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Among the many voices across baseball mourning Gore’s loss, former Royals general manager Dayton Moore delivered one of the most powerful tributes to a player he helped bring to the big leagues.<\/p>\n Moore was the architect of the Royals teams that reached the World Series in back-to-back years<\/a> in 2014 and 2015, and he saw firsthand what Gore brought to the organization.<\/p>\n “We are all heartbroken to hear the devastating news of the passing of Terrance Gore,” Moore said. “He was unstoppable as a base stealer, and he inspired athletes throughout our country to pursue baseball.”<\/p>\n A Unique Career Built on Speed<\/p>\n Gore carved out one of the most unique careers in baseball history.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Over eight Major League seasons<\/a>, he appeared in 112 regular-season games while recording just 85 plate appearances and 16 career hits.<\/p>\n His batting average sat at .216 with zero home runs and only one RBI, but those numbers never told the real story.<\/p>\n Gore’s value came entirely from his legs, and once he got on base nobody could stop him.<\/p>\n He stole 43 bases in 52 attempts during the regular season while scoring 33 runs, and he was even more dangerous in October with a 5-for-6 mark on stolen base attempts across 11 playoff games.<\/p>\n Gore’s Time With the Royals<\/p>\n Gore’s story in Kansas City started when the Royals drafted him in the 20th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of Gulf Coast State College.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n He nearly walked away from the game while in the minors, but Royals special assistant Mike Sweeney and others in the organization talked him into staying<\/a>, and that decision changed his life forever.<\/p>\n He made his debut in 2014 and quickly became a fan favorite in Kansas City.<\/p>\n The 2015 Royals went 95-67 under manager Ned Yost and won the World Series over the New York Mets in five games, giving Gore his first championship ring.<\/p>\n He appeared in the ALDS and ALCS that postseason, stealing a key base against the Houston Astros as Kansas City marched toward its first title in 30 years.<\/p>\n After his time with the Royals, Gore kept collecting rings.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n