Gordy Lund
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967-1969)
Gordy Lund was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1969 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Pilots, a span of 3 seasons. In 23 career games, he hit .261 with 12 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 4/10/2024 in Arlington Heights, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1967-08-01
- Last Game
- 1969-08-08
Full name: Gordon Thomas Lund
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 46 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .261 | .333 | .283 | .616 | 0 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.
Career SLG .283 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OPS .616 vs. league average .678 across their career seasons — 9.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 20 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 46 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 8 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-08-08 | MIL | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-03 | MIL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-02 | MIL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-31 | MIL | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-07-27 | MIL | BOS | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1969-07-25 | MIL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-20 | MIL | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-19 | MIL | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-18 | MIL | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-18 | MIL | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 19 |
Gordy Lund: the record in brief
Gordy Lund's major league career runs from a debut on August 1, 1967 to a final game on August 8, 1969. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Indians (1967) and the Seattle Pilots (1969). Born on February 23, 1941, in Iron Mountain, MI, USA, Lund is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Lund's death is recorded on April 10, 2024, in Arlington Heights, IL, USA. Gordy Lund was the playing name; the full given name is Gordon Thomas.
Across 23 games at the plate, Lund's career line reads 12 hits in 46 at bats for a .261 average, along with 1 RBI. The on-base percentage is .333 and the slugging percentage .283, for an OPS of .616. Measured against the leagues Lund played in, the .261 career average compares with a .246 league average over the same seasons, 6.3% above the league. The highest hit total in a season was 10, in 1969.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gordy Lund
- What years did Gordy Lund play?
- Gordy Lund played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1969.
- Was Gordy Lund a pitcher?
- No. Gordy Lund was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Gordy Lund hit?
- Gordy Lund hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Gordy Lund play for?
- Gordy Lund played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1967) and the Seattle Pilots (1969).
- What were Gordy Lund's career stats?
- In 23 games, Gordy Lund had 12 hits, 1 RBI, 5 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Gordy Lund play?
- Gordy Lund played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gordy Lund and how much did he weigh?
- Gordy Lund was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Gordy Lund's career batting average?
- Gordy Lund batted .261 over his career, with 12 hits in 46 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gordy Lund have?
- Gordy Lund drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Gordy Lund in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gordy Lund has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.