Throughout his eight seasons in Major League Baseball, Gore played with the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers, and Mets, logging 85 total plate appearances. While his batting average was modest at .216, his reputation for elite speed and strategic base-running positioned him as a key asset in multiple postseasons. Over his career, he successfully stole 43 bases in 52 attempts and played in all three outfield positions.
In the postseason, Gore participated in 11 games, primarily serving as a pinch-runner. He had just two at-bats, but he managed to steal five bases and score three runs. Notably, he crossed home plate in Game 2 of the 2014 World Series, a series that ultimately slipped away from the Royals against the Giants. The following year, Gore contributed to the Royals’ success, earning a World Series ring as the team that initially drafted him in the 20th round in 2011. He was later part of the Dodgers in 2020, making their playoff roster but did not step onto the field during their championship run in the shortened season. Gore also competed in a postseason game with the Braves in 2021, who emerged victorious in the World Series that year.
A native of Georgia, Gore attended college in Panama City, Florida. He is survived by his wife and three children, who reside in Panama City. At the time of his passing, Gore was actively involved in coaching his son’s youth team and working as a baseball trainer.
