Keith Gordon (baseball) facts for kids

Keith Bradley Gordon (born January 22, 1969) is an American who used to play professional baseball. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Keith Gordon played for the Cincinnati Reds team. He appeared in three games during their 1993 season.

Keith Gordon's Baseball Journey

Keith Gordon was born in Bethesda, Maryland. He went to Walter Johnson High School. After high school, he studied at Wright State University. There, he played baseball for the Wright State Raiders team.

Becoming a Pro Player

The Cincinnati Reds baseball team chose Keith Gordon in the 1990 amateur draft. This means they picked him to join their team from a group of young players. His first game in Major League Baseball was on July 9, 1993. He played against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In that game, he got one hit out of four tries.

Life After Major League Baseball

After playing in the Major Leagues, Keith Gordon continued to play minor league baseball. He played in the minor leagues until the year 2002. Today, Keith Gordon lives in Clarksburg, Maryland. He is the head coach for the varsity baseball team at the Bullis School. This school is located in Potomac, Maryland. He also teaches baseball, basketball, and swimming. Keith Gordon is married and has one child.