Mike Gordon

Born: 9/11/1953 in Leominster, MA, USA

Died: 5/26/2014 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-07 | Final Game: 1978-07-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Michael William Gordon

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Biography

Mike Gordon, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1977 to 1978. His career was relatively brief, spanning only 12 games, during which he recorded 2 hits and 2 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .071. Despite not being known for power, as evidenced by his zero home runs, Gordon's contributions to his teams were marked by his versatility and determination. Gordon's time in the league came during a period of transition in baseball, as the game was shifting towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and player specialization. While his statistics may not reflect a standout career, his brief stint in Major League Baseball represents the aspirations and challenges faced by many players during the late 1970s. His journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strive for success at the highest levels of competition.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	28	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	5	10	0.071	0.235	0.071	0.307	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 72.6% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.307 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 57.2% 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
1977	CHC	NL	8	23	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	2	8	0.043	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	CHC	NL	4	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	12	6	45	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	CHN	C	8	5	31	1	1	1
1978	CHN	C	4	1	14	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	12