Tanner Gordon

Tanner Gordon is a professional MLB pitcher, born on October 26, 1997, in Champaign, Illinois. He honed his skills at Indiana University before entering the 2019 MLB Draft, where he was selected in the sixth round, 20th pick. Gordon made his MLB debut on July 7, 2024, and currently plays as a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 215 pounds, Gordon throws right-handed but bats left-handed, a combination that adds a unique dynamic to his playing style. During the 2025 season, he pitched 75.1 innings across 15 games, recording a 6-8 win-loss record with a 6.33 ERA and 62 strikeouts, highlighting his potential as a strikeout pitcher. Gordon's career in MLB has seen him face various challenges, particularly with a high opponent batting average of .304. Despite this, he has shown flashes of brilliance, like his ability to limit walks, as evidenced by his 17 walks issued over the 2025 season, resulting in a WHIP of 1.50. In previous seasons, Gordon has struggled with consistency, particularly in 2024, where he posted an ERA of 8.65 over 34.1 innings. However, his resilience and ability to adapt are evident in his evolving pitching style, incorporating a mix of fastballs, sliders, and changeups to keep batters off balance.