Colton Gordon

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123+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 19, 2024, the Astros added Gordon to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [18]

International career; Team Israel

Gordon is Jewish. [19] In 2023, he pitched for the Israel national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. [1] [11] He said: "Putting on the jersey, it’s bigger than a baseball game, representing a nation of people and our families and heritage." [3] He noted further: "Not only am I excited to showcase my talents, it's also to honor [my parents and grandparents] and appreciate them and appreciate the family lineage and heritage. I'm excited and honored to represent the team." [1]

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  4. ↑ "2020 UCF Baseball Game Notes," February 21, 2020.
  5. ↑ Bob Fryer (March 28, 2023). "St. Pete native plays for Israel in world baseball tourney". Jewish Press of Pinellas County.
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  16. ↑ Jacob Resnick (November 9, 2022). "Hardman, Gordon win AFL weekly awards". MLB.com.
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Colton Gordon
Houston Astros – No. 74
Pitcher
Born: (1998-12-20) December 20, 1998 (age 25)
Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Manager
3 Ian Kinsler
Coaches
Bench Coach 12 Brad Ausmus
Bench Coach 48 Jerry Narron
Hitting Coach 20 Kevin Youkilis
Pitching Coach 28 Josh Zeid
First Base Coach 5 Tyger Pederson
Third Base Coach 2 Blake Gailen
Bullpen Coach 16 Nate Fish
Bullpen Catcher 7 Tal Erel
Coach 46 Simon Rosenbaum
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