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Alex Gordon #4 | Third Baseman | Kansas City Royals
Height: 6-1    Weight: 205    Throws: R    Bats: L
Born: Feb 10, 1984, Lincoln, NE
Contract: Signed through 2008
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July 1, 2008
Alex Gordon went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Orioles.
June 27, 2008
Alex Gordon went 2-for-4 with four RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals in Kansas City. He hit a double and a solo homer.
June 27, 2008
While several KC players are hitting their stride, sophomore third baseman Alex Gordon is slumping. Gordon is hitting just .217 in the last 28 games and has just three hits in his last 22 at-bats.
June 18, 2008
The Royals and Cardinals battled it out for the title of Show Me State this evening, but Kansas City emerged 3-2 with the help of third baseman Alex Gordon . Gordon went 2-for-4 with his 18th double and his eighth homer of the season to total one RBI and two runs scored on the night.
June 12, 2008
Alex Gordon had two hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and knocked in two runs while scoring twice for the Royals.
June 10, 2008
Alex Gordon went 2-for-4 with a solo homer on Tuesday night. It was his first long ball since May 9.
May 29, 2008
Alex Gordon waited until the ninth inning to get his first hit of the game, one that knocked in the Royals only run against Kevin Slowey and the Twins.
May 27, 2008
Alex Gordon has hit well against the Twins this season, as he is 9-for-23 (.391) with one home run and five RBI, according to MLB.com.
May 9, 2008
Alex Gordon hit a two-run home run off O's starter Steve Trachsel in the first inning, but the Royals still lost their 11th straight game to Baltimore.
May 7, 2008
Alex Gordon hit his fourth home run of the season for the season on Wednesday night for the Royals to break a 20-game homerless drought.
April 14, 2008
Alex Gordon is riding an eight-game hitting streak, which is the best of his career, according to MLB.com. He will look to extend it tonight against hurler Jarrod Washburn and the Mariners.
April 13, 2008
Alex Gordon spent his Sunday hurting the Twins with both his power and his speed. The third baseman went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, double, walk, three runs, and a stolen base. Gordon owns a eight-game hitting streak and is batting .333 through 12 games.
April 3, 2008
Alex Gordon went 2-for-5 with two RBI in a big 4-1 win against Detroit on Thursday, and notably collected his second homer of the season. He also registered four RBI in the three-game series, which the Royals swept.
April 2, 2008
Alex Gordon had a tough day at the plate against the Tigers on Wednesday, as he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He left four men on base, but will be forgiven as the Royals won 4-0. His batting average is a mere .111 over two games so far.
March 31, 2008
Alex Gordon only went 1-for-5 against Detroit on Monday, but his hit was good for a two-run homer, which helped the Royals' in a tough 5-4 win on the road. Gordon should continue to make strides this season.
March 27, 2008
Alex Gordon went 2-for-2 with one RBI against Texas on Thursday, and raised his spring average to .308. The Royals' prized prospect is off to a solid start as he continues to make strides in the majors.
March 21, 2008
Manager Trey Hillman appears to be leaning towards putting Alex Gordon in the third spot in the batting order, according to the Kansas City Star. "It's a possibility," Hillman said. "Regardless of where Alex Gordon bats, he needs to be aggressive. On-base percentage is important, but I don't want Alex Gordon ever to be afraid to come out of his shoes (on a swing)." This is obviously good news for Gordon owners, as the stud-to-be previously appeared likely to hit sixth or seventh.
March 12, 2008
Alex Gordon went 2-for-3 with a run scored in the Royals' 6-3 win over the Angels in Cactus League play today. Gordon, coming off a disappointing rookie campaign, is hitting .346 thus far through spring training and could be on his way towards better days in '08.
February 27, 2008
Alex Gordon will bat fifth in today's intrasquad game, but manager Trey Hillman has often cited Gordon as a potential No. 7 hitter in the lineup, according to the Kansas City Star. Gordon had a disappointing rookie season last year, but many are expecting a breakout in 2008.