Gordon MacKenzie

Born: 7/9/1937 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Died: 8/12/2014 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-08-13 | Final Game: 1961-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Gordon MacKenzie

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Biography

Gordon MacKenzie was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the summer of 1961. His career spanned from August 13 to September 16 of that year, during which he appeared in 11 games as a position player. MacKenzie recorded a total of 3 hits in 24 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .125. He also contributed 1 run batted in but did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases. While MacKenzie’s Major League career was short-lived, his time in the big leagues coincided with a notable era in baseball history marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Though he may not have left a significant statistical footprint, MacKenzie’s journey reflects the experiences of many players of his time who aspired to make their mark in a competitive and evolving sport. His involvement in the game, albeit limited, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	24	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.125	0.160	0.125	0.285	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.285 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 60.8% 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
1961	KC1	AL	11	24	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	7	5	22	3	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	KC1	C	7	5	22	3	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	7