Alex Gordon
Kansas City Royals
- LF
- B/T: L/R
- 6' 1"/220
- Alex Jonathan Gordon
- Status: Voluntarily Retired List
- Nickname: Gordo
- Born: 2/10/1984 in Lincoln, NE
- Draft: 2005, Kansas City Royals, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 2
- College: Nebraska
- MLB Debut: 4/02/2007
- Relationship(s): brother of Derek Gordon
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 2 | 0-0 | 19.29 | 2.1 | 0 | 4.29 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 919 | .324 | 49 | 179 | 30 | 1.017 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 6391 | .257 | 190 | 749 | 113 | .748 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 919 | 209 | 298 | 49 | 179 | 30 | .324 | .442 | 1.017 |
| MLB Career Stats | 6391 | 867 | 1643 | 190 | 749 | 113 | .257 | .338 | .748 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| MLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 19.29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 4.29 |
Latest Transactions
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September 28, 2020 | LF Alex Gordon retired. |
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January 22, 2020 | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LF Alex Gordon. |
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November 2, 2019 | LF Alex Gordon elected free agency. |
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April 24, 2018 | Kansas City Royals activated LF Alex Gordon from the 10-day injured list. |
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April 20, 2018 | Kansas City Royals sent LF Alex Gordon on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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April 10, 2018 | Kansas City Royals placed LF Alex Gordon on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 9, 2018. Left hip labral tear. |
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May 24, 2017 | Kansas City Royals activated LF Alex Gordon from the paternity list. |
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May 21, 2017 | Kansas City Royals placed LF Alex Gordon on the paternity list. |
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June 25, 2016 | Kansas City Royals activated LF Alex Gordon from the 15-day disabled list. |
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June 23, 2016 | Kansas City Royals sent LF Alex Gordon on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 19, 2016 | Kansas City Royals sent LF Alex Gordon on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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May 23, 2016 | Kansas City Royals placed LF Alex Gordon on the 15-day disabled list. Scaphoid Fracture in Right Wrist |
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January 6, 2016 | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LF Alex Gordon. |
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November 4, 2015 | LF Alex Gordon elected free agency. |
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September 1, 2015 | Kansas City Royals activated LF Alex Gordon from the 15-day disabled list. |
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August 23, 2015 | Kansas City Royals sent OF Alex Gordon on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 9, 2015 | Kansas City Royals placed LF Alex Gordon on the 15-day disabled list. Strained left groin muscle |
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July 23, 2010 | Kansas City Royals recalled LF Alex Gordon from Omaha Royals. |
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May 2, 2010 | Kansas City Royals optioned Alex Gordon to Omaha Royals. |
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April 17, 2010 | Alex Gordon roster status changed by Kansas City Royals. |
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April 16, 2010 | Wilmington Blue Rocks sent 3B Alex Gordon on a rehab assignment to Omaha Royals. |
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April 8, 2010 | Alex Gordon assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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April 3, 2010 | Kansas City Royals placed 3B Alex Gordon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2010. Right thumb fracture. |
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September 8, 2009 | Kansas City Royals recalled Alex Gordon from Omaha Royals. |
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August 18, 2009 | Kansas City Royals optioned Alex Gordon to Omaha Royals. |
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July 17, 2009 | Alex Gordon roster status changed by Kansas City Royals. |
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July 4, 2009 | Omaha Royals sent 3B Alex Gordon on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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July 3, 2009 | 3B Alex Gordon assigned to Omaha Royals from AZL Royals. |
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June 26, 2009 | Alex Gordon assigned to AZL Royals from Kansas City Royals. |
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April 16, 2009 | Kansas City Royals placed 3B Alex Gordon on the 15-day disabled list. Right hip labral cartilage tear |
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Awards
TEX Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
Futures Game Selection
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
TEX Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 07/30/2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
| 08/27/2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
TEX Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
TEX Most Valuable Player
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
Baseball America Double-A All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
Baseball America Minor League All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
Topps/Minor League Player of the Year
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
MiLB.com Double-A Offensive Player of the Year
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Wichita Wranglers | TEX |
PCL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 05/17/2010 | Omaha Royals | PCL |
PCL Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2010 | Omaha Royals | PCL |
Rawlings AL Gold Glove
| Year | ||
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| 2011 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2012 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2013 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2017 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2018 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2019 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2020 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
MLBPAA Royals Heart and Hustle Award
| Year | ||
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| 2011 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2013 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
AL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2013 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
Wilson Defensive Player of the Year
| Year | ||
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| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2017 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2018 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
Rawlings AL Platinum Glove
| Year | ||
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| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2020 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
The Hutch Award
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| 2014 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
World Series Championship
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| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
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League Rankings
Doubles
| 2B | ||
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| 2014 | 34 | in AL |
| 2012 | 51 | in AL |
| 2011 | 45 | in AL |
| 2008 | 35 | in AL |
| 2007 | 36 | in AL |
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2016 | 148 | in AL |
| 2016 | 2 | in PCL |
| 2016 | 4 | in TEX |
| 2016 | 6 | in |
| 2014 | 126 | in AL |
| 2013 | 141 | in AL |
| 2012 | 140 | in AL |
| 2011 | 139 | in AL |
| 2008 | 120 | in AL |
| 2007 | 137 | in AL |
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2019 | 19 | in AL |
| 2018 | 10 | in AL |
| 2018 | 0 | in PCL |
| 2017 | 14 | in AL |
| 2016 | 8 | in AL |
| 2016 | 0 | in PCL |
| 2016 | 0 | in TEX |
| 2016 | 0 | in |
| 2015 | 14 | in AL |
| 2015 | 1 | in PCL |
| 2014 | 11 | in AL |
| 2013 | 9 | in AL |
| 2011 | 7 | in AL |
| 2007 | 13 | in AL |
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2014 | 87 | in AL |
| 2013 | 90 | in AL |
| 2012 | 93 | in AL |
| 2011 | 101 | in AL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2013 | 6 | in AL |
| 2012 | 5 | in AL |
| 2011 | 4 | in AL |
Hits
| H | ||
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| 2013 | 168 | in AL |
| 2012 | 189 | in AL |
| 2011 | 185 | in AL |
Batting Average
| AVG | ||
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| 2012 | .294 | in AL |
| 2011 | .303 | in AL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
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| 2019 | 556 | in AL |
| 2013 | 633 | in AL |
| 2012 | 642 | in AL |
| 2011 | 611 | in AL |
On Base Percentage
| OBP | ||
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| 2014 | .351 | in AL |
| 2012 | .368 | in AL |
| 2011 | .376 | in AL |
Slugging Percentage
| SLG | ||
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| 2014 | .432 | in AL |
| 2011 | .502 | in AL |
On Base Plus Slugging
| OPS | ||
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| 2014 | .783 | in AL |
| 2012 | .823 | in AL |
| 2011 | .878 | in AL |
Caught Stealing
| CS | ||
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| 2011 | 8 | in AL |
Plate Appearances
| PA | ||
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| 2019 | 633 | in AL |
| 2014 | 643 | in AL |
| 2013 | 700 | in AL |
| 2012 | 721 | in AL |
| 2011 | 690 | in AL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2013 | 267 | in AL |
| 2012 | 292 | in AL |
| 2011 | 307 | in AL |
Runs Batted In
| RBI | ||
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| 2013 | 81 | in AL |
| 2011 | 87 | in AL |
Games Played
| BP | ||
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| 2019 | 150 | in AL |
| 2014 | 156 | in AL |
| 2013 | 156 | in AL |
| 2012 | 161 | in AL |
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