Brian Gordon

Born: 8/16/1978 in West Point, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-17 | Final Game: 2011-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Brian Ernest Gordon

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Biography

Brian Gordon, born in 1978, had a brief but notable career as a professional baseball player, spanning from 2008 to 2011. Primarily a position player, Gordon made his major league debut on September 17, 2008. He played a total of 5 games in the big leagues, although he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of traditional offensive statistics, Gordon’s perseverance and dedication to the sport exemplified the spirit of players who strive to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Gordon’s time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era marked by significant scrutiny over performance-enhancing drugs and evolving player dynamics. Although his playing time was limited, he contributed to the teams he was part of through his presence and experience. After leaving the majors in June 2011, Gordon continued to engage with baseball in various capacities, reflecting his enduring love for the game. His journey serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers do not always feature prominently in the statistical record.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	5	2	0	0	0	14.3	16	7	3	3	5	4.40	0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 6.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2008	TEX	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	4.0	4	1	0	1	2.25	—	0.0
2011	NYY	AL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	10.3	12	6	3	4	5.23	3.94 (-33%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +53.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2008	TEX	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	NYY	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	2	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	TEX	P	3	0	1	1	0	0
2011	NYA	P	2	2	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5