Alison Gordon

About the Author

Alison Gordon is a trailblazing Canadian author and journalist whose passion for baseball ignited a literary career that broke new ground for women in sports writing. With a keen eye for the game's intricacies and the human stories behind the statistics, she spent five years embedded with the American League, chronicling the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes drama of professional baseball. Her debut book, Foul Ball!: Five Years in the American League, offers an intimate, unfiltered look at the sport's underbelly, blending sharp wit, social commentary, and firsthand anecdotes to challenge stereotypes and celebrate the athletes' grit. Gordon's work not only entertains but also illuminates the evolving role of women in male-dominated arenas, drawing from her own experiences as one of the first female beat reporters in Major League Baseball. Her legacy endures as a voice for inclusivity and authenticity in sports literature.