Wallace Gordon

Born: 4/21/1881 in Greenville, PA, USA

Died: 11/5/1955 in Painesville, OH, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: Wallace Clifford Gordon

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Biography

Wallace Gordon, born in 1881, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 52 games, demonstrating a keen ability to contribute to his team's offense with 41 hits. Gordon's playing style is characterized by his speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his 6 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and tactical acumen. While he has hit 2 home runs and recorded 18 RBIs, his batting average stands at 0.22, reflecting the challenges he faces in consistently connecting with the ball. Gordon's career unfolds during a time when the game is evolving, with players increasingly focusing on power hitting and strategic baserunning. His contributions to the game, while still in progress, highlight the diverse skill sets that players bring to the field. As he continues to compete, Gordon remains a noteworthy figure, representing the tenacity and determination found in the ranks of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 186 24 41 5 0 2 18 6 18 0 0.220 0.296 0.280 0.576 -162.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
1907 CBG NAC 11 38 6 7 1 0 0 2 1 5 0 0.184 — — — — 0.0
1911 NLG EAS 5 19 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1914 ABC WES 17 64 13 17 4 0 2 8 4 7 0 0.266 .255 (+4%) .322 (+8%) .339 (+24%) .661 (+16%) 163.6
1915 ABC WES 19 65 3 12 0 0 0 5 1 4 0 0.185 .250 (-26%) .318 (-24%) .332 (-44%) .651 (-34%) -326.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 42 6 0 3
2B 6 1 14 19 1 1
3B 3 3 3 3 1 0
OF 42 7 74 9 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 CBG 2B 1 1 3 5 1 0
1907 CBG 3B 3 3 3 3 1 0
1907 CBG OF 7 7 17 1 0 0
1911 NLG OF 5 0 10 2 0 0
1914 ABC 1B 3 0 29 5 0 2
1914 ABC 2B 5 0 11 14 0 1
1914 ABC OF 10 0 20 3 0 1
1915 ABC 1B 3 0 13 1 0 1
1915 ABC OF 20 0 27 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Second Base 6
Third Base 3
Left Field 7
Center Field 8
Right Field 27