Luis Ordaz

Born: 8/12/1975 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1997-09-03 | Final Game: 2006-04-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Luis Javier Ordaz

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Biography

Luis Ordaz, born in 1975, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1997 to 2006. During his time in Major League Baseball, he played in 206 games, compiling a batting average of .218 with 96 hits. While Ordaz did not achieve notable power numbers, finishing his career with zero home runs, he contributed with 30 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases, amassing 12 stolen bases. His career unfolded during an era characterized by significant offensive output, yet Ordaz carved out a niche for himself as a dependable utility player. Ordaz was recognized for his defensive skills and ability to adapt to various positions on the field, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His tenure in the majors included stints with multiple clubs, where he showcased his grit and determination. Although his offensive statistics may not reflect the prolific hitting often celebrated in the game, Ordaz’s contributions were felt in the clubhouse and on the field, embodying the spirit of hard work that characterizes baseball's unsung heroes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
206	440	51	96	13	0	0	30	12	34	53	0.218	0.274	0.248	0.522	-2291.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1997	STL	NL	12	22	3	6	1	1	3	1	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	STL	NL	57	153	9	31	5	8	2	12	18	0.203	.266 (-24%)	.335 (-22%)	.420 (-44%)	.755 (-34%)	-940.5
1999	STL	NL	10	9	3	1	0	2	1	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	KCR	AL	65	104	17	23	2	11	4	5	10	0.221	.270 (-18%)	.344 (-26%)	.437 (-45%)	.782 (-36%)	-747.4
2001	KCR	AL	28	56	8	14	3	4	0	3	8	0.250	.263 (-5%)	.332 (-11%)	.426 (-29%)	.758 (-21%)	-208.4
2002	KCR	AL	33	94	11	21	2	4	2	12	13	0.223	.261 (-15%)	.331 (-7%)	.416 (-41%)	.747 (-26%)	-395.0
2006	TBR	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	71	54	93	155	3	41
3B	10	0	0	2	0	0
SS	122	72	129	233	20	59

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	SLN	SS	11	6	9	18	1	4
1998	SLN	2B	1	1	2	3	0	1
1998	SLN	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1998	SLN	SS	54	46	68	154	13	34
1999	SLN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1999	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	SLN	SS	8	2	4	7	3	4
2000	KCA	2B	22	15	27	30	0	10
2000	KCA	SS	38	12	37	35	1	14
2001	KCA	2B	19	12	21	53	1	16
2001	KCA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2001	KCA	SS	8	4	6	13	2	1
2002	KCA	2B	28	26	43	68	2	14
2002	KCA	3B	6	0	0	2	0	0
2002	KCA	SS	2	2	4	5	0	2
2006	TBA	SS	1	0	1	1	0	0