KC Royals Place Five Players In Top 100

Alex Gordon: Ranked 77th

When Alex Gordon was rounding the bases in game seven of the 2014 World Series, the Royals and their fans watched with baited breath. The entire off-season leading up to 2015, the ‘what if’ statements surrounded that play.

In 2015, Alex Gordon removed the need for a ‘what if’ statement. He delivered a clutch home run that bailed out his teammate. Then he went ahead and signed a contract this off-season keeps him in Royals’ blue. That epic home run in the World Series made him a hero, but re-signing with the Royals made him a legend.

Alex Gordon has become the leader of the Royals and his hard work and dedication is a symbol that all of his teammates and his fans have come to admire.

Here’s a look at some of his best moments from the 2015 season.

Alex Gordon is a fan favorite and the things he does in this video are a big reason why. He’s never afraid to run over a wall or dive in to a sea of opposing fans. Here’s hoping for more wall-rattling catches in 2016, and less groin injuries.

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