Xavier University Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2020
- Class:
- 1989
Scott Gordon, a 1989 Third Team CoSIDA Academic All-American, was a 1989 First Team All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference honoree. Gordon was one of the most versatile talents ever to wear a Xavier baseball uniform. The right-hander excelled as a pitcher, first baseman and outfielder during his four-year career at XU. His senior season he played 56-of-57 games, earning 11 starts and pitching in 10 complete games on the mound in addition to 45 other games, mainly as a designated hitter but also as a first baseman and outfielder. Gordon compiled a 6-5 record, including two shutouts over Dayton and key victories over Miami of Ohio, Toledo, Central Florida and Detroit to go with a team-best 3.17 ERA.
As an underclassman, Gordon was the primary stopper out of the bullpen. He tallied a then school-record 17 saves his first three years (now ranks third all-time), including a then single-season record of eight during his rookie season when XU finished 29-28. The Musketeers posted a then school-record 32 wins (32-21) the following year as Gordon earned six saves.
Gordon compiled a .327 career batting average in 172 career games during his four seasons at Xavier, including .384 as a senior. The 1989 First Team All-MCC designated hitter is fourth on Xavier's list for RBIs in a season with 60 and ranks tied for third for walks in a season with 48.
Gordon excelled for the Musketeers both on the field and in the classroom. The 1987 Third Team Academic All-American was chosen for the 1989 O'Connor Award as Xavier's top male senior student-athlete. Following graduation he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the 1989 MLB Draft. After finishing his baseball career, Gordon served in the United States Marine Corps, reached the rank of Captain in 1997, while fighting in Bosnia, Somalia and the Gulf War.
