As a pitcher at Clemson during the 2024 season he pitched 24.2 innings over 17 relief appearances. He had a 2.19 ERA, .131 opponents’ batting average and 35 strikeouts against nine walks. He allowed only two of nine inherited baserunners to score. Gordon won the Stowe Award in 2024, given to the team’s most valuable pitcher.
He was drafted in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Angels, No. 110 overall,
