Let’s play a game, shall we? The question is - who is this Kansas City Royals position player, a longtime team veteran who has played both infield and outfield in his career and whose bat is above-average but not particularly flashy?
If you responded “Who is Alex Gordon,” you would be correct. Originally an infielder, Gordon moved from third base and became a Kauffman Stadium institution in left field. Gordon only played for the Royals, from the MLB draft all the way through his 30s. While Gordon did have a breakout year in 2011, Gordon’s peak comprised almost entirely of above-average yet under-the-radar offense driven by a strong command of the strike zone and reliable doubles power.