Gordie Windhorn
Born: 12/19/1933 in Wateska, IL, USA
Died: 5/21/2022 in Danville, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-09-10 | Final Game: 1962-07-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Gordon Ray Windhorn
Biography
Gordie Windhorn was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1933, Windhorn's career spanned from 1959 until his last game on July 20, 1962. As a position player, he participated in 95 games, where he recorded 19 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 8 runs. Windhorn finished his career with a batting average of .176 and managed to steal 1 base.
Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-driven game, Windhorn faced significant competition for playing time on the diamond. Despite the challenges, he contributed to his teams during his tenure, demonstrating resilience and determination. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Windhorn remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of the game during a time of evolution in American baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 108 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 0.176 | 0.252 | 0.333 | 0.585 | -128.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 34 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 14 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 40 | 45 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 55 | 20 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYA | OF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | LAN | OF | 17 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | OF | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | LAA | OF | 27 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 38 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 14 |