Terrance Gore, the speedy outfielder and pinch-running specialist who won three World Series championships across parts of eight major league seasons, has died. He was 34.
His death was confirmed by family friend Chad Funderburk, who worked with Gore through his baseball academy. Gore died Friday night; no further details were immediately provided.
While known for his extraordinary speed, Funderburk emphasized Gore’s character: “He was a much kinder human. Just a giving, giving man to so many youth. … That’s just who Terrance was.”
A Georgia native, Gore was a 20th-round draft pick by the Kansas City Royals in 2011. Over his career with the Royals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets, he became a postseason weapon—primarily as a pinch runner and defensive replacement. He amassed 43 stolen bases in 52 attempts across 112 regular-season games.
The Royals paid tribute in a statement from General Manager J.J. Picollo: “Terrance was an unforgettable part of our organisation with a unique talent that catapulted him to some of the biggest moments in Royals history… Those of us who had the opportunity to know him also remember his energy, his humility, and the impact he made in big moments on the game’s biggest stage.”
Gore’s speed was so defining that he stole 23 bases before recording his first major league hit—a single off Max Scherzer in 2018 while playing for the Cubs
By James Kisoo
