I was the worst hitter ever. I never even broke a bat until last year when I was backing out of the garage.

He was also known for his colorful personality and humor throughout his career and life. A left-handed pitcher Gomez played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942 and for the Washington Senators in 1943. Vernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez (November 26 1908 – February 17 1989) was an American professional baseball player.