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ALEX GORDON
It’s been a rough year and then some for Alex Gordon, who after signing the biggest contract in KC Royals history, has not lived up to the hype. Gordon might still have it defensively, but the former first round pick is not doing diddly squat at the plate.
Royals fans are frustrated with Gordon, and it’s not difficult to see why. It’d be easy to argue that since his famous home run in Game 1 of the 2015 World Series, Gordon hasn’t produced for the Royals at all (but thankfully he did in that moment).
The former Cornhusker is struggling offensively, slashing only .158/.263/.200 in 120 at bats this season. He has not been good and it’s concerning for sure.
Alex Gordon now batting .214 in 658 ABs since September 1, 2015.
— Royals Review (@royalsreview) May 11, 2017
Last season, fans gave Gordon a pass because of how long the two seasons prior went and because Gordon had been hurt frequently. Now, however, it’s getting more and more difficult to make any excuses for Alex Gordon at the plate. His production isn’t cutting it and if he doesn’t pick up the slack, this could go down as the worst contract in Kansas City Royals history.