Dee Strange-Gordon is a former Major League Baseball player who played primarily as a second baseman and shortstop. He was born on April 22, 1988, in Windermere, Florida, and attended high school in Avon Park, Florida. Strange-Gordon was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2008 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with the team in 2011.
Throughout his career, Strange-Gordon was known for his speed and base-stealing ability. He led the National League in stolen bases in both 2014 and 2015 and was named an All-Star in 2014. In addition to his base-running skills, Strange-Gordon was also a solid defensive player, winning a Gold Glove award in 2015.
After spending his first five seasons with the Dodgers, Strange-Gordon was traded to the Miami Marlins in 2015. He played two seasons with the Marlins before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2017. Strange-Gordon spent three seasons with the Mariners before being released in 2020.
Over the course of his career, Strange-Gordon compiled a .286 batting average with 17 home runs, 242 RBIs, and 333 stolen bases. He was also a two-time National League stolen base leader, a one-time Gold Glove winner, and a one-time All-Star.
Off the field, Strange-Gordon was known for his philanthropic work. He established the Flash of Hope Foundation in honor of his mother, who passed away from cancer in 2014. The foundation provides support to families affected by cancer and funds cancer research.
In January 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. However, he was released by the team in March and has not signed with another team since. Despite his release, Strange-Gordon remains a respected player in the baseball community and is remembered for his speed, defensive prowess, and charitable work.
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