Alex Gordon, baseball player, 190 home runs, 2007-2020

Alex Gordon

Born: 2/10/1984 in Lincoln, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2020-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Alex Jonathan Gordon

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Biography

Alex Gordon was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional defensive skills and consistent offensive contributions during his career from 2007 to 2020. Born in 1984, Gordon made his mark primarily with the Kansas City Royals, showcasing his versatility in the outfield and at third base. Over the course of 1,753 games, he recorded 1,643 hits, 190 home runs, and 749 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .257. Gordon also exhibited speed on the bases, amassing 113 stolen bases throughout his tenure. Gordon's career was highlighted by three All-Star selections, underscoring his status as one of the top players in the game during his era. He played a key role in the Royals' resurgence in the 2010s, including their memorable run to the World Series championship in 2015. His leadership and commitment to excellence on the field earned him a reputation as one of the game's reliable performers, and he remains a celebrated figure in Kansas City baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1753 6391 867 1643 357 26 190 749 113 684 1535 0.257 0.338 0.410 0.748 4202.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2007 KCR AL 151 543 60 134 36 4 15 60 14 41 137 0.247 -560.4
2008 KCR AL 134 493 72 128 35 1 16 59 9 66 120 0.260 531.9
2009 KCR AL 49 164 28 38 6 0 6 22 5 21 43 0.232 -156.4
2010 KCR AL 74 242 34 52 10 0 8 20 1 34 62 0.215 -287.0
2011 KCR AL 151 611 101 185 45 4 23 87 17 67 139 0.303 2817.8
2012 KCR AL 161 642 93 189 51 5 14 72 10 73 140 0.294 1909.5
2013 KCR AL 156 633 90 168 27 6 20 81 11 52 141 0.265 597.4
2014 KCR AL 156 563 87 150 34 1 19 74 12 65 126 0.266 1499.3
2015 KCR AL 104 354 40 96 18 0 13 48 2 49 92 0.271 1050.3
2016 KCR AL 128 445 62 98 16 2 17 40 8 52 148 0.220 -467.2
2017 KCR AL 148 476 52 99 20 2 9 45 7 45 126 0.208 -1816.3
2018 KCR AL 141 506 56 124 24 0 13 54 12 50 124 0.245 -342.4
2019 KCR AL 150 556 77 148 31 1 13 76 5 51 100 0.266 -96.3
2020 KCR AL 50 163 15 34 4 0 4 11 0 18 37 0.209 -477.3

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 8 5 1 2 0 19.29 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2019 KCR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 8 5 2 0 19.29 -

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 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALDS1 KCA 5 17 2 4 1 0 1 2 2 5 0.235
2015 ALCS KCA 6 19 5 5 2 0 0 1 1 5 0.263
2015 WS KCA 5 18 3 4 1 0 1 3 5 4 0.222
2014 ALCS KCA 4 12 1 3 1 0 1 5 2 7 0.250
2014 ALDS1 KCA 3 10 2 3 2 0 0 4 3 2 0.300
2014 ALWC KCA 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2014 WS KCA 7 27 4 5 3 0 0 2 0 5 0.185

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 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2019 KCA OF 146 145 268 7 1 2
2020 KCA OF 49 48 81 4 0 1

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $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