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Profile
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| | Year: | 2022
| | First: | Alex
| | Last: | Gordon
| | Home: | Lincoln
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Alex is considered by many to be one of the top 5 Nebraska born players in Nebraska baseball history. A Lincoln SE grad, he began his Semi-Pro career shortly after graduation in 2002 and 2003, playing for the Beatrice Bruins. His career with the Huskers was nothing short of spectacular. Alex was the number 2 pick in the MLB draft after his junior season, the highest pick in the history of the Big 12 Conference. He was a Golden Spikes Award Winner, Multi- National Player of the Year winner, Multi-First Team All-American and a Multi-All-Conference honoree just for starters. He had a career .355 average and, after only 3 years, still finished in the top 5 All- Time in homers, total bases, RBI’s and doubles. He was top 10 in 6 other categories. In 2005, he was a major factor in the Huskers earning their 3rd trip to the CWS. Alex enjoyed a marvelous career with the KC Royals and became one of the most beloved
players in franchise history. He was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. “Gordo’s 14-year career with the Royals produced many enviable statistics and awards. Transitioning from 3B to LF he won 8 Golden-Glove awards and 2 Platinum-Glove Awards the best defensive player any position. He ranks in the Top 10 in multiple Royal offensive categories and was selected as a 3-time American League All-Star. Alex helped propel the Royals to 2 World Series in which he had clutch hits in both. The second one, a titanic homer that tied the game, led to a Royal win, and eventually, the Championship. Alex will long be remembered as being a credit to the game. Always the gentleman, his hustle, competitiveness, willingness to play hurt, being helpful and encouraging to teammates, relentless hard work, and humility were unique in today’s environment. His loyalty and generosity to his school, professional team, and the fans were/are exceptional. |
