In a season built on launch angles and home runs, the conversation doesn’t usually start with a player listed at 5-11 and 170 pounds. In Miami, the stories are Giancarlo Stanton chasing home run history, Marcell Ozuna’s star turn and what direction Derek Jeter will take when his purchase becomes official.
Relatively few people are paying attention to Dee Gordon’s return to All-Star form.
That’s just the way he likes it.
“I like it like that,” Gordon said. “I don’t play baseball to be famous. I play because I love it and to provide for my family.