KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced Friday that legendary outfielder Alex Gordon has been elected to the Royals Hall of Fame. Gordon will become the 31st inductee during a special ceremony on Friday, June 13, before the Royals’ game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium.
“My family and I are beyond grateful and humbled,” Gordon said in a statement. “I’ve said this before, but my heart has always and will always be with the Royals. All I ever thought about was working as hard as I could and being the best teammate I could. The memories we made will stick with me forever, and this incredible honor is a reflection of our amazing teammates, coaches, trainers, staff, and fans in Kansas City.”
Royals Executive Vice President and General Manager J.J. Picollo praised Gordon, calling him “one of the most respected Royals ever.” Picollo added, “Nobody prepared the way he did, and his work ethic couldn’t be matched.”
Gordon’s induction was decided by a vote from Royals fans, current front office staff, members of the Royals Hall of Fame Executive Board, the Kansas City Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America, local media, and living Royals Hall of Famers. To be eligible, alumni must have played for the Royals for at least three seasons and met specific statistical thresholds, such as 1,500 plate appearances or 300 innings pitched. Gordon received an overwhelming 97.8% of the vote, well above the 75% required for induction.
During his 14-year career with the Royals, Gordon became one of the franchise’s most iconic players. He ranks in the top 10 in several career categories, including walks (3rd, 684), doubles (5th, 357), home runs (5th, 190), hits (6th, 1,643), runs (6th, 867), total bases (6th, 2,622), games played (6th, 1,753), and RBI (7th, 749). He is one of only six position players in Royals history to play 14 or more seasons with the team, retiring at the end of the 2020 season.
Gordon’s induction celebrates not only his impressive stats but also his relentless work ethic, leadership, and dedication to the Royals organization and its fans. The June 13 ceremony will be a fitting tribute to a player who left an indelible mark on Kansas City baseball.
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