Alex Gordon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2020)
Alex Gordon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2020 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,753 career games, he hit .257 with 1,643 hits, 190 home runs, and 749 RBI. Alex Gordon was a 3-time All-Star and a 8-time Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,985.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-02
- Last Game
- 2020-09-27
- Awards
- 3× All-Star · 8× Gold Glove
Full name: Alex Jonathan Gordon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,753 | 6,391 | 867 | 1,643 | 357 | 26 | 190 | 749 | 113 | 684 | 1,535 | .257 | .338 | .410 | .748 | 4,985 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .410 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .748 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 151 | 543 | 60 | 134 | 36 | 4 | 15 | 60 | 14 | 41 | 137 | .247 | .268 (-8%) | .335 (-7%) | .422 (-3%) | .758 (-4%) | -437.9 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 134 | 493 | 72 | 128 | 35 | 1 | 16 | 59 | 9 | 66 | 120 | .260 | .263 (-2%) | .333 (+5%) | .416 (+4%) | .749 (+4%) | 531.9 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | 49 | 164 | 28 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 5 | 21 | 43 | .232 | .262 (-12%) | .332 (-3%) | .417 (-10%) | .750 (-6%) | -143.4 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 74 | 242 | 34 | 52 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 34 | 62 | .215 | .257 (-17%) | .325 (-3%) | .402 (-12%) | .728 (-8%) | -252.4 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 151 | 611 | 101 | 185 | 45 | 4 | 23 | 87 | 17 | 67 | 139 | .303 | .255 (+19%) | .320 (+17%) | .399 (+26%) | .719 (+22%) | 2817.8 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 161 | 642 | 93 | 189 | 51 | 5 | 14 | 72 | 10 | 73 | 140 | .294 | .254 (+16%) | .318 (+15%) | .405 (+12%) | .724 (+14%) | 1909.5 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 156 | 633 | 90 | 168 | 27 | 6 | 20 | 81 | 11 | 52 | 141 | .265 | .253 (+5%) | .317 (+3%) | .396 (+6%) | .714 (+5%) | 597.4 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 156 | 563 | 87 | 150 | 34 | 1 | 19 | 74 | 12 | 65 | 126 | .266 | .251 (+6%) | .313 (+12%) | .386 (+12%) | .700 (+12%) | 1499.3 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | 104 | 354 | 40 | 96 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 48 | 2 | 49 | 92 | .271 | .254 (+7%) | .316 (+19%) | .404 (+7%) | .721 (+12%) | 1050.3 |
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 128 | 445 | 62 | 98 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 40 | 8 | 52 | 148 | .220 | .255 (-14%) | .321 (-3%) | .417 (-9%) | .738 (-6%) | -377.7 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 148 | 476 | 52 | 99 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 45 | 7 | 45 | 126 | .208 | .254 (-18%) | .324 (-10%) | .425 (-26%) | .750 (-19%) | -1425.6 |
| 2018 | KCA | AL | 141 | 506 | 56 | 124 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 54 | 12 | 50 | 124 | .245 | .247 (-1%) | .318 (+2%) | .409 (-10%) | .727 (-5%) | -271.5 |
| 2019 | KCA | AL | 150 | 556 | 77 | 148 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 76 | 5 | 51 | 100 | .266 | .252 (+6%) | .322 (+7%) | .434 (-9%) | .757 (-2%) | -75.3 |
| 2020 | KCA | AL | 50 | 163 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 37 | .209 | .244 (-15%) | .321 (-7%) | .417 (-27%) | .739 (-18%) | -436.9 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,753 | 6,391 | 867 | 1,643 | 357 | 26 | 190 | 749 | 113 | 684 | 1,535 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 4,985 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19.29 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19.29 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 108 | 17 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 30 | .222 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALCS | KCA | 6 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .263 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | KCA | 5 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | .235 |
| 2015 | WS | KCA | 5 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | .222 |
| 2014 | ALCS | KCA | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | .250 |
| 2014 | ALDS1 | KCA | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | .300 |
| 2014 | ALWC | KCA | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 |
| 2014 | WS | KCA | 7 | 27 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .185 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1755 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 865 | 3092 | 429 | 800 | 87 | 388 | .259 |
| Away | 888 | 3299 | 438 | 843 | 103 | 361 | .256 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2.1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19.29 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-27 | KCR | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-09-26 | KCR | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-09-25 | KCR | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-09-24 | KCR | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-09-23 | KCR | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-09-21 | KCR | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-09-20 | KCR | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-19 | KCR | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020-09-18 | KCR | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-09-13 | KCR | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-30 | KCR | BAL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-26 | KCR | OAK | — | 1.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 40 | 18 | 157 | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| 3B | 329 | 319 | 235 | 581 | 44 | 51 |
| OF | 1382 | 1366 | 2753 | 102 | 18 | 14 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | 1B | 32 | 16 | 132 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 2007 | KCA | 3B | 137 | 129 | 99 | 247 | 14 | 22 |
| 2007 | KCA | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | 3B | 133 | 133 | 112 | 230 | 16 | 21 |
| 2009 | KCA | 3B | 49 | 48 | 21 | 94 | 10 | 8 |
| 2010 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | KCA | 3B | 10 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | KCA | OF | 58 | 58 | 137 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | KCA | 1B | 7 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | KCA | OF | 148 | 147 | 312 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 | KCA | OF | 160 | 159 | 319 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | KCA | OF | 155 | 155 | 323 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | KCA | OF | 156 | 155 | 341 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | KCA | OF | 101 | 100 | 193 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | KCA | OF | 126 | 125 | 222 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | KCA | OF | 147 | 140 | 276 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | KCA | OF | 136 | 134 | 281 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | KCA | OF | 146 | 145 | 268 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | KCA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | KCA | OF | 49 | 48 | 81 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 40 |
| Third Base | 329 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1361 |
| Center Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gold Glove | CF |
| 2020 | Platinum Glove | |
| 2019 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2018 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2017 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2014 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2014 | Hutch Award | |
| 2014 | Platinum Glove | |
| 2013 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2012 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2011 | Gold Glove | LF |
Salary History
Alex Gordon's recorded salaries total $52,068,000 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gordon's career ran from 2007 to 2020. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KCA | AL | $12,000,000 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | $12,500,000 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $9,000,000 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $4,775,000 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $1,400,000 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | $457,000 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | $406,000 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $52,068,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 44.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Alex Gordon (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Alex Gordon: the record in brief
Alex Gordon's major league career runs from a debut on April 2, 2007 to a final game on September 27, 2020. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Royals from 2007 to 2020. Born on February 10, 1984, in Lincoln, NE, USA, Gordon is listed as an outfielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 220 pounds. The bio lists the given name Alex Jonathan.
Gordon collected 1,643 hits in 6,391 at bats across 1,753 games, good for a .257 batting average, plus 190 homers, 749 runs batted in, and 113 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .338 and the slugging percentage .410, for an OPS of .748. Gordon hit .257 while the league hit .256 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2011 was Gordon's biggest home run year, with 23. 2012 produced Gordon's most hits, 189 of them for the Kansas City Royals.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Gordon
- What years did Alex Gordon play?
- Alex Gordon played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2020.
- Was Alex Gordon a pitcher?
- No. Alex Gordon was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Alex Gordon hit?
- Alex Gordon hit 190 career home runs with 1,643 hits.
- What teams did Alex Gordon play for?
- Alex Gordon played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2007–2020).
- Did Alex Gordon win an MVP award?
- No. Alex Gordon did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Alex Gordon win?
- Alex Gordon won 8 Gold Gloves (2011–2014, 2017–2020). He was selected to 3 All-Star Games.
- What were Alex Gordon's career stats?
- In 1,753 games, Alex Gordon had 1,643 hits, 190 home runs, 749 RBI, 867 runs, and 113 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- How much did Alex Gordon earn in his career?
- Alex Gordon's recorded salaries total $52,068,000 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gordon's career ran from 2007 to 2020. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
- What was Alex Gordon's salary?
- Alex Gordon's last recorded salary was $12,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $12,500,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2016.
- What position did Alex Gordon play?
- Alex Gordon played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Gordon and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Gordon was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Gordon hit each season?
- Alex Gordon's home runs by season: 15 in 2007, 16 in 2008, 6 in 2009, 8 in 2010, 23 in 2011, 14 in 2012, 20 in 2013, 19 in 2014, 13 in 2015, 17 in 2016, 9 in 2017, 13 in 2018, 13 in 2019, and 4 in 2020. His most in one season was 23, in 2011.
- What was Alex Gordon's career batting average?
- Alex Gordon batted .257 over his career, with 1,643 hits in 6,391 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Gordon have?
- Alex Gordon drove in 749 runs in his career.