Gordon, the younger brother of two-time All-Star Dee Gordon, is the former fifth-overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft. He made his debut for the Twins in 2021 and has slashed .244/.283/.386/.669 throughout his career in the majors.
He hit .227 last year for the Miami Marlins while putting up eight home runs and 32 RBI with just five stolen bases. He struck out 66 times and walked 11 in 275 plate appearances (95 games).
So it’s hard to imagine the Orioles necessarily got him for his hitting prowess unless they’re banking on him to relive his 2021 in which he hit .272.
However, it’s safer to say that he was brought in by Baltimore due to his ability to play basically anywhere on the field. Last season, Gordon played everywhere in the outfield, primarily left field (61 games) where he recorded his only three errors of the season and six games at second base.
Gordon played at shortstop as well, giving the Orioles a potential defensive upgrade when they need it. As for speed on the bases, Gordon hasn't stolen over 10 bases in a season since his AAA stint in 2019.