As the 2019 season nears its end and the sun sets on Royals baseball for the year, the same might go for 13-year veteran Alex Gordon. The five-time Gold-Glove winner posts a career .258 average with 1605 hits, 186 home runs, 736 RBIs, 113 stolen bases, and a 36.6 WAR.
Though the former Nebraska Cornhusker is contemplating returning for the 2020 season, his final games shouldn’t be treated as if he will be. After all, there are no do-overs. If you’re anticipating Gordon choosing another year of losing over retirement, you might forget to cherish the last time that pine tar stained jersey parades the endless outfield of Kauffman Stadium.