MLB Debut: June 6, 2011 Position: 2B (#9)
DOB: April 22, 1988 (26 years old) HT: 5’11 WT: 170 lbs.
Hometown: Windermere, FL College: Southeastern University
Dee Gordon has taken Major League Baseball by storm! Now, he is working with the Blechman Foundation to continue his efforts off the field and make a difference for those with PD!
| Dee’s Games | 19 |
|---|---|
| Dee’s Stolen Bases | 6 |
About Dee
- Starting second baseman for the Miami Marlins
- “Dee” short for “Devaris”; full last name: “Strange-Gordon”
- Son of Tom “Flash” Gordon, former MLB pitcher; Older brother of Nick Gordon, 2014 MLB Draft 5th overall pick
- Chose to pursue career in baseball over playing basketball at a Division I level
- Often emphasizes the importance of family and his faith
- Outside of baseball, he enjoys listening to music, playing basketball, playing video games, and working with the youth
- MUST SEE [VIDEO] – Flashback: The Rise of Dee Gordon
Dee on the Field
- Led Major League Baseball in stolen bases (58) in 2015
- Led Major League Baseball in hits (205) in 2015
- Led the National League in batting average (.333) in 2015
- First National League player to win a batting title and lead the league in stolen bases since Jackie Robinson with the Dodgers in 1949
- Awarded the Silver Slugger Award for being the best hitting second baseman in the National League in 2015
- Identified as the best defensive second baseman in the National League in 2015 winning the Gold Glove
- Selected to the 2015 MLB National League All-Star team
- Named 2014 Dodgers’ “Heart and Hustle” Award winner
- Quick second baseman known for nimble defense and blazing speed on the basepaths
- Stole for the cycle (steal second, third, and home in the same inning) on July 1, 2011
