Preston Gomez

Cuba native Preston Gomez became the second big-league manager born in Latin America when hired by the expansion San Diego Padres in 1969.

Cuba native Preston Gomez became the second big-league manager born in Latin America when hired by the expansion San Diego Padres in 1969.

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