PCL1 Omaha Storm Chasers

Alex Gordon Anticipated to Join Omaha on MLB Rehab Assignment Friday

Published on April 19, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release


PAPILLION, NE - Kansas City Royals All-Star outfielder and Nebraska Cornhuskers alum Alex Gordon is anticipated to begin a Major League Rehab Assignment with the Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday.

Combined over 12 Major League seasons, Gordon has hit .258 (1341-5189) with 719 runs, 299 doubles, 25 triples, 160 homers and 608 RBI. He was the recipient of four consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Awards between 2011-14, in addition to three straight American League All-Star nods from 2013-15. He was placed on the 10-Day Disabled List on April 9 with a left hip labral tear.

Gordon in 96 career Triple-A contests has accumulated a .326 average (118-362) with 82 runs, 26 doubles, four triples, 17 homers and 62 RBI with the Omaha franchise between the 2009-10 campaigns, in addition to 2015-16. In two games last season as part of a Major League Rehab Assignment he collected three hits in seven at-bats while driving in three runs.

Following this evening's doubleheader, the Storm Chasers are scheduled to face off against the Memphis Redbirds in their series finale on Friday night. First pitch that evening is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT. For daily lineups and up-to-date information, fans are encouraged to follow the Omaha Storm Chasers on Twitter and Facebook.

Tickets are still available for that game and all remaining Storm Chasers home dates in 2018, and may be purchased at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets as well as by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100.

Check out the Omaha Storm Chasers Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Pacific Coast League Stories from April 19, 2018


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central