Alex Gordon Biography

Alex Gordon blossomed into a star in left field while playing his entire career with the Kansas City Royals. Early on the Royals moved Gordon from third base to the outfield and he went on to win eight Gold Gloves. He was also a three-time All-Star and a key member of Kansas City's 2015 World Series championship team.

In 2014, 13 of Gordon's 19 home runs either tied the game or gave the Royals the lead. That effort undoubtedly helped the franchise make their first trip to the postseason in 28 seasons. Gordon was along for the magical ride that saw Kansas City win the American League and fight to Game 7 of the World Series before coming up short to the San Francisco Giants. The next year, the Royals would triumph over the New York Mets in the Fall Classic, with Gordon hitting a home run in Game 1.

Gordon initially struggled in the big leagues, but the former top prospect finally had his breakout in 2011, hitting over .300 for the first time in his career, smacking 23 home runs, and winning his first Gold Glove.  

Gordon was pegged to be a success when the Royals drafted him second overall out of Nebraska in 2005. In 2006, he was Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year. Gordon won the Golden Spikes Award, Brooks Wallace Award, and Dick Howser Trophy as Nebraska made it to t

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