Gordy Lund

Born: 2/23/1941 in Iron Mountain, MI, USA

Died: 4/10/2024 in Arlington Heights, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-01 | Final Game: 1969-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gordon Thomas Lund

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Biography

Gordy Lund, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1969. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 23 games and showcased a solid batting average of .261. Lund recorded 12 hits during his time in the league, contributing a single run batted in and one stolen base to his team's efforts. Although he did not hit any home runs, his on-field versatility and ability to get on base were notable during a period when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented phase. Lund's career unfolded in the late 1960s, a time characterized by the rise of pitching dominance and a shift in offensive strategies. While his tenure in the majors was relatively short, his contributions in the field and at the plate reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Following his retirement from professional baseball on August 8, 1969, Lund's legacy remained as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's evolution, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	46	5	12	1	0	0	1	1	5	9	0.261	0.333	0.283	0.616	0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1967	CLE	AL	3	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SE1	AL	20	38	4	10	0	0	0	1	1	5	7	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	1	1	0
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	19	13	15	40	6	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	CLE	SS	2	2	1	3	2	2
1969	SE1	2B	1	0	1	1	1	0
1969	SE1	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1969	SE1	SS	17	11	14	37	4	7

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	1
Shortstop	19