Sid Gordon, baseball player, 202 home runs, 1941-1955

Sid Gordon

Born: 8/13/1917 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 6/17/1975 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-11 | Final Game: 1955-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Sidney Gordon

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Biography

Sid Gordon was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1941 to 1955. Born in 1917, he made a significant impact on the game during his time in the league, showcasing a powerful bat and a consistent presence at the plate. Over the course of 1,475 games, Gordon compiled 1,415 hits, including 202 home runs and 805 RBIs, while finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .283. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his agility, as he also recorded 19 stolen bases. Gordon's performances earned him recognition as a two-time All-Star, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. Playing primarily during the post-World War II period, he was part of a transformative time in baseball, characterized by the integration of the sport and the rise of power hitters. Known for his strong hitting abilities and solid defense, Sid Gordon remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolution of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1475 4992 735 1415 220 43 202 805 19 731 356 0.283 0.377 0.466 0.843 19146.0

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .377 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career SLG .466 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +23.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.843 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +18.7% above 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
1941 NY1 NL 9 31 4 8 1 1 0 4 0 6 1 0.258 — — — — 0.0
1942 NY1 NL 6 19 4 6 0 1 0 2 0 3 2 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1943 NY1 NL 131 474 50 119 9 11 9 63 2 43 32 0.251 .255 (-2%) .324 (-3%) .346 (+8%) .671 (+3%) 119.7
1946 NY1 NL 135 450 64 132 15 4 5 45 1 60 27 0.293 .256 (+14%) .328 (+16%) .358 (+5%) .687 (+10%) 1086.8
1947 NY1 NL 130 437 57 119 19 8 13 57 2 50 21 0.272 .262 (+4%) .336 (+3%) .376 (+17%) .712 (+11%) 840.1
1948 NY1 NL 142 521 100 156 26 4 30 107 8 74 39 0.299 .263 (+14%) .340 (+15%) .379 (+42%) .719 (+29%) 3074.3
1949 NY1 NL 141 489 87 139 26 2 26 90 1 95 37 0.284 .262 (+8%) .343 (+17%) .384 (+32%) .727 (+25%) 2722.4
1950 BSN NL 134 481 78 146 33 4 27 103 2 78 31 0.304 .265 (+14%) .346 (+16%) .401 (+39%) .747 (+28%) 2883.9
1951 BSN NL 150 550 96 158 28 1 29 109 2 80 32 0.287 .260 (+10%) .336 (+14%) .385 (+30%) .721 (+22%) 2632.3
1952 BSN NL 144 522 69 151 22 2 25 75 0 77 49 0.289 .252 (+14%) .326 (+17%) .369 (+31%) .696 (+24%) 2666.6
1953 ATL NL 140 464 67 127 22 4 19 75 1 71 40 0.274 .264 (+4%) .335 (+11%) .397 (+16%) .733 (+14%) 1418.4
1954 PIT NL 131 363 38 111 12 0 12 49 0 67 24 0.306 .261 (+17%) .333 (+22%) .390 (+12%) .723 (+17%) 1452.1
1955 PIT NL 16 47 2 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 6 0.170 — — — — 0.0
1955 NY1 NL 66 144 19 35 6 1 7 25 0 25 15 0.243 .258 (-6%) .332 (+5%) .393 (+13%) .726 (+9%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 42 0 433 25 4 46
2B 3 0 6 6 0 1
3B 454 70 449 856 68 75
OF 918 80 1788 69 29 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NY1 OF 9 0 18 0 0 0
1942 NY1 3B 6 0 9 12 2 0
1943 NY1 1B 41 0 423 25 4 46
1943 NY1 2B 3 0 6 6 0 1
1943 NY1 3B 53 0 62 115 11 12
1943 NY1 OF 28 0 60 2 2 0
1946 NY1 3B 30 0 18 54 4 3
1946 NY1 OF 101 0 197 8 1 0
1947 NY1 3B 2 0 0 0 4 0
1947 NY1 OF 124 0 254 13 8 0
1948 NY1 3B 115 0 126 220 19 19
1948 NY1 OF 23 0 40 3 0 0
1949 NY1 1B 1 0 10 0 0 0
1949 NY1 3B 123 0 112 206 14 18
1949 NY1 OF 15 0 29 0 0 0
1950 BSN 3B 10 0 5 24 1 0
1950 BSN OF 123 0 278 8 3 1
1951 BSN 3B 34 0 51 71 5 8
1951 BSN OF 122 0 249 4 4 1
1952 BSN 3B 2 0 3 4 0 0
1952 BSN OF 142 0 263 9 1 0
1953 ML1 OF 137 0 245 10 6 2
1954 PIT 3B 40 35 28 71 8 5
1954 PIT OF 73 67 121 9 3 1
1955 PIT 3B 8 8 5 21 0 4
1955 PIT OF 4 4 7 0 1 0
1955 NY1 3B 31 27 30 58 0 6
1955 NY1 OF 17 9 27 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 42
Second Base 3
Third Base 453
Left Field 809
Center Field 6
Right Field 108

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 6.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 10.0 336 0
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 22th 11.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 1.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 72.0 336 0