Track Record:

Outstanding bloodlines have long been a selling point for the son of former all-star pitcher Tom “Flash” Gordon and the younger half-brother of the Mariners’ Dee Gordon. Drafted fifth overall in 2014 out of an Orlando-area high school, the Florida State signee received a $3.851 million signing bonus from the Twins. Gordon reached the All-Star Futures Game in 2017 after a star turn in Arizona the prior fall. However, he stumbled in his first extended look at Triple-A last season, losing confidence in the field and seeing his gap power disappear after tearing up the Double-A Southern League.

Scouting Report: Never a burner like Dee, Gordon at his best is an instinctive runner who shows advanced barrel awareness, solid plate discipline and a line-drive swing. Too many careless mistakes in the field along with questions about his range and throwing accuracy have knocked down his value. Gordon’s lean, almost-scrawny frame raises doubts about his ability to be more than a utility type.

The Future: Gordon figures to open 2019 back at Rochester, where he should get more chances to play additional positions besides the keystone spots.