Gordon Slade
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1935)
Gordon Slade was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1935 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 437 career games, he hit .257 with 353 hits, 8 home runs, and 123 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
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 1/2/1974 in Long Beach, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-04-21
- Last Game
- 1935-09-10
Full name: Gordon Leigh Slade
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 437 | 1,372 | 147 | 353 | 60 | 11 | 8 | 123 | 12 | 84 | 116 | .257 | .307 | .335 | .641 | -2,635 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OPS .641 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 25 | 37 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 85 | 272 | 27 | 65 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 23 | 28 | .239 | .276 (-13%) | .338 (-8%) | .388 (-20%) | .726 (-14%) | -593.2 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 79 | 250 | 23 | 60 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 26 | .240 | .275 (-13%) | .335 (-16%) | .391 (-18%) | .726 (-17%) | -717.9 |
| 1933 | SLN | NL | 39 | 62 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | .113 | .270 (-58%) | .329 (-42%) | .377 (-66%) | .707 (-55%) | -525.1 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 138 | 555 | 61 | 158 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 52 | 6 | 25 | 34 | .285 | .278 (+2%) | .340 (-6%) | .392 (-6%) | .733 (-6%) | -597.5 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 71 | 196 | 22 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 16 | .281 | .279 (avg) | .342 (avg) | .399 (-13%) | .742 (-7%) | -201.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 437 | 1,372 | 147 | 353 | 60 | 11 | 8 | 123 | 12 | 84 | 116 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -2,635 | ||
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 (437 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 206 | 629 | 78 | 180 | 1 | 59 | .286 |
| Away | 231 | 743 | 69 | 173 | 7 | 65 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-10 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-04 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-02 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-02 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1935-09-01 | CIN | STL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935-08-31 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-28 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-27 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-08-27 | CIN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-08-26 | CIN | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 59 | 0 | 125 | 163 | 3 | 29 |
| 3B | 32 | 0 | 21 | 61 | 3 | 6 |
| OF | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 316 | 0 | 583 | 925 | 87 | 182 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BRO | SS | 21 | 0 | 22 | 53 | 5 | 13 |
| 1931 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | BRO | SS | 82 | 0 | 173 | 274 | 25 | 54 |
| 1932 | BRO | 3B | 23 | 0 | 18 | 53 | 2 | 6 |
| 1932 | BRO | SS | 55 | 0 | 101 | 148 | 15 | 30 |
| 1933 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | SLN | SS | 31 | 0 | 34 | 61 | 6 | 11 |
| 1934 | CIN | 2B | 39 | 0 | 102 | 128 | 2 | 23 |
| 1934 | CIN | SS | 97 | 0 | 200 | 315 | 26 | 60 |
| 1935 | CIN | 2B | 19 | 0 | 23 | 35 | 1 | 6 |
| 1935 | CIN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | CIN | OF | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | CIN | SS | 30 | 0 | 53 | 74 | 10 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 60 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 319 |
| Left Field | 8 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 5.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Gordon Slade (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Gordon Slade: the record in brief
The profile opens with Gordon Slade's first major league game on April 21, 1930; the last one listed came on September 10, 1935. The team column moves through the Brooklyn Robins (1930 to 1931), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1932), the St. Louis Cardinals (1933), and the Cincinnati Reds (1934 to 1935). Slade is listed as a shortstop at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Slade batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 9, 1904, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Slade died on January 2, 1974, in Long Beach, CA, USA. Gordon Slade was the playing name; the full given name is Gordon Leigh.
Across 437 games at the plate, Slade's career line reads 353 hits in 1,372 at bats for a .257 average; the totals also include 8 homers and 123 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .307 clip and slugging .335, Slade finished with a .641 OPS. The league as a whole hit .279 across Slade's seasons, which puts the .257 career mark 7.8% below average. The hits column peaks at 158, in 1934.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon Slade
- What years did Gordon Slade play?
- Gordon Slade played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1935.
- Was Gordon Slade a pitcher?
- No. Gordon Slade was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Gordon Slade hit?
- Gordon Slade hit 8 career home runs with 353 hits.
- What was Gordon Slade's career batting average?
- Gordon Slade batted .257 over his career, with 353 hits in 1,372 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gordon Slade have?
- Gordon Slade drove in 123 runs in his career.
- Is Gordon Slade in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gordon Slade has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.