Sid Gordon

Born: 8/13/1917 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 6/17/1975 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-11 | Final Game: 1955-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Sidney Gordon

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Biography

Sid Gordon was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1941 to 1955. Born in 1917, he made a significant impact on the game during his time in the league, showcasing a powerful bat and a consistent presence at the plate. Over the course of 1,475 games, Gordon compiled 1,415 hits, including 202 home runs and 805 RBIs, while finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .283. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his agility, as he also recorded 19 stolen bases. Gordon's performances earned him recognition as a two-time All-Star, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. Playing primarily during the post-World War II period, he was part of a transformative time in baseball, characterized by the integration of the sport and the rise of power hitters. Known for his strong hitting abilities and solid defense, Sid Gordon remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolution of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1475	4992	735	1415	220	43	202	805	19	731	356	0.283	0.377	0.466	0.843	19126.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	PIV
1941	NY1	NL	9	31	4	8	1	1	0	4	0	6	1	0.258	0.0
1942	NY1	NL	6	19	4	6	0	1	0	2	0	3	2	0.316	0.0
1943	NY1	NL	131	474	50	119	9	11	9	63	2	43	32	0.251	172.0
1946	NY1	NL	135	450	64	132	15	4	5	45	1	60	27	0.293	1081.7
1947	NY1	NL	130	437	57	119	19	8	13	57	2	50	21	0.272	838.9
1948	NY1	NL	142	521	100	156	26	4	30	107	8	74	39	0.299	3009.3
1949	NY1	NL	141	489	87	139	26	2	26	90	1	95	37	0.284	2722.4
1950	BSN	NL	134	481	78	146	33	4	27	103	2	78	31	0.304	2883.9
1951	BSN	NL	150	550	96	158	28	1	29	109	2	80	32	0.287	2632.3
1952	BSN	NL	144	522	69	151	22	2	25	75	0	77	49	0.289	2666.6
1953	ATL	NL	140	464	67	127	22	4	19	75	1	71	40	0.274	1418.4
1954	PIT	NL	131	363	38	111	12	0	12	49	0	67	24	0.306	1452.1
1955	NY1	NL	66	144	19	35	6	1	7	25	0	25	15	0.243	249.3
1955	PIT	NL	16	47	2	8	1	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.170	249.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	42	0	433	25	4	46
2B	3	0	6	6	0	1
3B	454	70	449	856	68	75
OF	918	80	1788	69	29	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	NY1	OF	9	0	18	0	0	0
1942	NY1	3B	6	0	9	12	2	0
1943	NY1	1B	41	0	423	25	4	46
1943	NY1	2B	3	0	6	6	0	1
1943	NY1	3B	53	0	62	115	11	12
1943	NY1	OF	28	0	60	2	2	0
1946	NY1	3B	30	0	18	54	4	3
1946	NY1	OF	101	0	197	8	1	0
1947	NY1	3B	2	0	0	0	4	0
1947	NY1	OF	124	0	254	13	8	0
1948	NY1	3B	115	0	126	220	19	19
1948	NY1	OF	23	0	40	3	0	0
1949	NY1	1B	1	0	10	0	0	0
1949	NY1	3B	123	0	112	206	14	18
1949	NY1	OF	15	0	29	0	0	0
1950	BSN	3B	10	0	5	24	1	0
1950	BSN	OF	123	0	278	8	3	1
1951	BSN	3B	34	0	51	71	5	8
1951	BSN	OF	122	0	249	4	4	1
1952	BSN	3B	2	0	3	4	0	0
1952	BSN	OF	142	0	263	9	1	0
1953	ML1	OF	137	0	245	10	6	2
1954	PIT	3B	40	35	28	71	8	5
1954	PIT	OF	73	67	121	9	3	1
1955	NY1	3B	31	27	30	58	0	6
1955	NY1	OF	17	9	27	3	0	0
1955	PIT	3B	8	8	5	21	0	4
1955	PIT	OF	4	4	7	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	42
Second Base	3
Third Base	453
Left Field	809
Center Field	6
Right Field	108

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1949	Baseball Magazine All-Star	3B

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max
1952	Most Valuable Player	NL	30th	6.0	336
1951	Most Valuable Player	NL	16th	10.0	336
1950	Most Valuable Player	NL	22th	11.0	336
1949	Most Valuable Player	NL	30th	1.0	336
1948	Most Valuable Player	NL	4th	72.0	336