A former Nebraska baseball player has been inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. Alex Gordon is one of 12 individuals who will be inducted on February 15, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas.
Gordon played for Nebraska from 2003-2005. In 193 career games, Gordon was a .353/.483/.657 hitter. He would also hit 44 home runs and drive in 189 RBI. Gordon was also a first-team All-American in 2004 and 2005 and was the consensus national player of the year.
In 2005, he helped lead the Huskers to a school-record 57 victories. The third baseman was the No. 2 overall pick by the Kansas City Royals in the 2005 MLB draft. The three-time All-Star would spend all 14 seasons with the Royals and would help the team win the 2015 World Series.
One of the greatest to ever do it. 👑
Alex Gordon is being inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame! He is part of the twelve member 2023 class that will be inducted on February 15th in Overland Park, KS.
Congrats, Gordo! pic.twitter.com/SZxFRUeaDj
— Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) December 7, 2023
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