Colton Gordon

[6] Gordon attended and played baseball at Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton.

[10][13][14] Gordon returned from the injury in 2022 to play for the rookie–level Florida Complex League Astros, Single–A Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and High–A Asheville Tourists.

"[1] In March 2023, MiLB.com named Gordon the "emergent star" of the American League West, and he was the Astro's # 10 prospect according to MLB.com.

[11] He spent 2024 with the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, making 25 appearances (24 starts) and compiling an 8–2 record and 3.94 ERA with 124 strikeouts across 123+1⁄3 innings pitched.

[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.