ALEX
GORDON
#4 -
OF
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
220 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
R
Experience
14
years
Debut
Apr 2, 2007
Born
Feb 10, 1984
(40 yrs)
Lincoln, Nebraska
Hometown
Lincoln, Nebraska
Drafted
Drafted by Kansas City in 2005 (1/2).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020-09-24 |
Announced his retirement at the end of the season.
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| 2020-01-22 |
Re-signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
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| 2019-11-01 |
Kansas City Royals declined their contract option for next season.
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| 2019-06-14 |
Missed 1 game (back injury).
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| 2019-06-13 |
Back injury, day-to-day.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hutch Award Best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire | 2014 | |
| AL | Rawlings Platinum Glove Award Rawlings Platinum Glove Award | 2020, 2014 |
| AL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 |
| Minor League Baseball | Player of the Year Baseball America | 2006 |
| Texas League (AA) | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 2006 |
| Texas League (AA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2006 |
| USA Baseball | Golden Spikes Award Top amateur baseball player in the country | 2005 |
| College Baseball | Dick Howser Trophy Top player | 2005 |
Scouting Report
Had natural hitting talent. He could go deep to any field and was a very good athlete. Could do it all, including hitting anywhere in the batting order and stealing a few bases. His defense in left field was superb. Was very shaky with the glove when he began his MLB career at the hot corner, but he settled down defensively as an outfielder and became one of the best at his position.
Long Range Potential: Excellent, all-around outfielder with a great glove.
