Alex Gordon

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Alex Gordon (born February 10, 1984 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is a Minor League Baseball player in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Gordon, a third baseman, played collegiately at the University of Nebraska. In 2005, Gordon won the Golden Spikes Award, Dick Howser Trophy, Brooks Wallace Award, ABCA National Player of the Year Award, and Baseball America National Player of the Year Award, and was considered by many to be the best collegiate player in the nation. He was drafted in 2005 by the Royals with the second pick. Gordon shortly after gained distinction through his baseball card. Topps issued Gordon's card prematurely, as only players on 25-man rosters or who have played in at least one Major League game are eligible. As a result, Gordon's card has garnered bids in the thousands of dollars on eBay because of bidding by Keith Olbermann.

Having hit more than 20 home runs, and having stolen more than 20 bases, with an average well over .300, in his first full season in minor league baseball with the AA Wichita Wranglers, Gordon is generally regarded as one of the very best hitting prospects in baseball. Gordon was selected for the 2006 All-Star Futures Game.

Alex Gordon declined to play for Team USA in 2006, while leading the Wichita Wranglers to the Texas League playoffs. Gordon performed exceptionally well in his first full minor league season, winning the Texas League Player of the Year award and Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year award.