Lucas Gordon Stats & Scouting Report

IP	41.2
ERA	2.81
WHIP	1.3
BB/9	5.83
SO/9	6.91

Full name Lucas Dominic Gordon
Born 02/13/2002 in San Diego, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 193 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Texas
Drafted in the 6th round (179th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2023 (signed for $300,000).

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School: Texas Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.4
A high school teammate of Reds’ righthander Hunter Greene, Gordon effectively moved into the Texas rotation in 2022, when he posted a 3.05 ERA over 16 starts and 85.1 innings. He was even better in 2023, when he posted a 2.63 ERA over 17 starts and 102.2 innings with a 24.1% strikeout rate and 8% walk rate as one of the most consistent starters in the country. Listed at 6-foot-1, 193 pounds, Gordon is a pitchability lefthander with a short, quick arm action and high, three-quarter slot. He pitches in the 88-90 mph range and has touched 93, though he throws his fastball for a strike nearly 70% of the time. His 78 mph changeup is his go-to secondary, a pitch that has anywhere from 8-12 mph of separation off his fastball and looks like an above-average offering after generating a 48% miss rate this spring. Gordon also throws a shorter slider in the 78-82 mph range, but it’s a below-average pitch. He likely profiles best as a lefty specialist, middle reliever type in pro ball, though if he can unlock a bit more velocity there’s a bit more upside potential considering his strong track record as a starter in the Big 12.

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School: Texas Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.4
A high school teammate of Reds’ righthander Hunter Greene, Gordon effectively moved into the Texas rotation in 2022, when he posted a 3.05 ERA over 16 starts and 85.1 innings. He was even better in 2023, when he posted a 2.63 ERA over 17 starts and 102.2 innings with a 24.1% strikeout rate and 8% walk rate as one of the most consistent starters in the country. Listed at 6-foot-1, 193 pounds, Gordon is a pitchability lefthander with a short, quick arm action and high, three-quarter slot. He pitches in the 88-90 mph range and has touched 93, though he throws his fastball for a strike nearly 70% of the time. His 78 mph changeup is his go-to secondary, a pitch that has anywhere from 8-12 mph of separation off his fastball and looks like an above-average offering after generating a 48% miss rate this spring. Gordon also throws a shorter slider in the 78-82 mph range, but it’s a below-average pitch. He likely profiles best as a lefty specialist, middle reliever type in pro ball, though if he can unlock a bit more velocity there’s a bit more upside potential considering his strong track record as a starter in the Big 12.
When Hunter Greene stopped pitching after five appearances in 2017 to protect his draft status, Gordon stepped up to become Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) High’s ace as a freshman. He had Tommy John surgery as a sophomore but returned to the mound with no issues the next two years. Gordon is a competitive lefthander with advanced pitchability. He moves his 87-90 mph fastball around the strike zone and draws more swings and misses than his velocity would otherwise indicate. He mixes his average changeup and fringe-average slider to keep hitters guessing and lands them both for strikes. Gordon is a bit undersized, has surgery on his ledger and doesn’t throw overly hard, so most teams aren’t quite ready to draft him yet. He is committed to Texas and has a chance to pitch in the Longhorns’ rotation quickly.