29. Joe Gordon
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: February 18, 1915 in Los Angeles, CA USA
- Weight: 180 lbs.
- Height: 5'10"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: April 18, 1938
- Final Game: September 30, 1950
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11414 | 1828 | 3060 | 506 | 1950 | 178 | 0.268 |
The American League MVP in 1942, Joe Gordon brought a very well rounded game to the New York Yankees.
Playing an even 1,000 Games and collecting 1,000 Hits as a Yankee, Gordon showcased power (153 Home Runs), a respectable Batting Average and incredible defense. Gordon would have four seasons where he had a higher Defensive bWAR than 2.0 (plus another three as a Cleveland Indian) and finished in the top five in that statistic seven times as a Yankee. With New York, he was an integral part of four World Series championships and was a member of Cleveland’s last World Series Title in 1948.
Gordon would be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame via the Veterans Committee in 2009.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Second Base
- Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent before the 1936 Season.
- Departed: Traded to the Cleveland Indians for Allie Reynolds 10/11/46.
- Games Played: 1000
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Notable Statistics: 596 Runs Scored
1,000 Hits
186 Doubles
38 Triples
153 Home Runs
617 Runs Batted In
68 Stolen Bases
.271/.358/.467 Slash Line
37.5 bWAR
23 Playoff Games
9 Runs Scored
21 Hits
5 Doubles
1 Triple
3 Home Runs
14 Runs Batted In
1 Stolen Base
.259/.348/.457 Slash Line -
Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1938, 1939, 1941 & 1943)
MVP (1942)
All-Star (1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 & 1946)
Most Intentional Walks (1943)
Highest Power-Speed # (1940)
Most Assists (1939 & 1940)
Most Putouts by a Second Baseman (1939)
Most Assists by a Second Baseman (1939, 1940 & 1943)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Second Baseman (1939, 1941 & 1942)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a Second Baseman (1938 & 1943)
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