Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) is embraced by manager Ned Yost (3) as he receives his World Series ring before the game against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium on April 5, 2016.

With Alex Gordon named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame Friday, highlights come to mind. But so do struggles in reaching KC and MLB.

Alex Gordon spent his entire career with the Kansas City Royals after being selected 2nd overall in the 2005 MLB Draft. He joins the KC HOF.

With Alex Gordon named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame Friday, highlights come to mind. But so do struggles in reaching KC and MLB.

Gordon, 41, who grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, was drafted 2nd overall by the Royals in the 2005 MLB Draft. He would go on to play 14 seasons in the big leagues, all with the Royals.

Alex Gordon, who played his entire 14-year MLB career in Kansas City and helped snap the franchise's 30-year title drought, will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame on June 13.

And then it hit me -- Alex Gordon. So it runs deep." Yost is unsure if Gordon will be able to return before the end of the regular season. "We have no way of determining that," Yost said.

Former outfielder Alex Gordon has been elected into the Royals Hall of Fame. He will be the 31st inductee and will be honored Friday, June 13, during a ceremony on the field.

FILE Alex Gordon blows a bubble before making hit first plate appearance as a Wichita Wrangler in a game against the Arkansas Travelers in 2006. Gordon grounded out in his first at-bat.

Alex Gordon couldn’t believe who hopped in his car. In mere seconds, the Royals newest Hall of Fame inductee had a trio of legends ready to tag along for an adventure.

Gordon sees demotion as a bump in the road For many, Alex Gordon's being sent to Omaha means he is down to his last chance with the Royals. Gordon, however, believes it's just a speed bump.

Gordon finished his career with 1,643 hits, 190 home runs, 357 doubles, 26 triples, 749 RBIs and 113 stolen bases, joining Ryan Braun and Ian Kinsler as the only players to hit all those marks ...