Gordon Slade
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1935)
- 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
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Gordon Slade (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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.