Rey Ordonez

Born: 1/11/1971 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1996-04-01 | Final Game: 2004-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Reynaldo Ordonez

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Biography

Rey Ordoñez, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who carved out a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. Primarily known for his exceptional defensive skills at shortstop, Ordoñez played in 973 games across his career, showcasing his prowess as a position player during an era that witnessed a significant emphasis on offensive production. While his batting average stood at .246, his contributions on the field were marked by his agility and ability to make spectacular plays, which earned him respect among peers and fans alike. Over the course of his career, Ordoñez recorded 767 hits, 12 home runs, and 287 RBIs, while also stealing 28 bases. His playing style was characterized by a strong defensive presence, often drawing comparisons to some of the best fielders of his time. As a member of teams like the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs, Ordoñez played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the evolving dynamics of the game in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His legacy remains that of a reliable shortstop who exemplified the importance of defense in an increasingly offense-oriented era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
973	3115	291	767	129	17	12	287	28	191	339	0.246	0.289	0.310	0.600	-13962.3

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1996	NYN	NL	151	502	51	129	12	4	1	30	1	22	53	0.257	.269 (-5%)	.340 (-15%)	.426 (-29%)	.767 (-23%)	-2449.0
1997	NYN	NL	120	356	35	77	5	3	1	33	11	18	36	0.216	.266 (-19%)	.336 (-24%)	.419 (-39%)	.756 (-33%)	-2350.7
1998	NYN	NL	153	505	46	124	20	2	1	42	3	23	60	0.246	.266 (-8%)	.335 (-17%)	.420 (-29%)	.755 (-24%)	-2577.9
1999	NYN	NL	154	520	49	134	24	2	1	60	8	49	59	0.258	.271 (-5%)	.344 (-7%)	.433 (-27%)	.778 (-18%)	-2058.5
2000	NYN	NL	45	133	10	25	5	0	0	9	0	17	16	0.188	.270 (-31%)	.344 (-19%)	.437 (-48%)	.782 (-36%)	-860.1
2001	NYN	NL	149	461	31	114	24	4	3	44	3	34	43	0.247	.263 (-6%)	.332 (-10%)	.426 (-21%)	.758 (-16%)	-1598.7
2002	NYN	NL	144	460	53	117	25	2	1	42	2	24	46	0.254	.261 (-3%)	.331 (-12%)	.416 (-22%)	.747 (-18%)	-1736.4
2003	TBR	AL	34	117	14	37	11	0	3	22	0	2	12	0.316	.264 (+20%)	.332 (-1%)	.422 (+15%)	.754 (+8%)	110.8
2004	CHC	NL	23	61	2	10	3	0	1	5	0	2	14	0.164	.266 (-38%)	.335 (-43%)	.427 (-39%)	.762 (-41%)	-441.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	38	1	5	1	0	0	2	0	7	0.132

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1999	NLCS	NYN	6	24	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.042
1999	NLDS2	NYN	4	14	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	5	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	963	919	1455	2642	102	567

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	NYN	SS	150	145	228	450	27	102
1997	NYN	SS	118	112	171	355	9	71
1998	NYN	SS	151	147	265	401	17	82
1999	NYN	SS	154	151	220	416	4	91
2000	NYN	SS	44	41	58	108	6	20
2001	NYN	SS	148	140	213	383	12	79
2002	NYN	SS	142	134	208	388	19	82
2003	TBA	SS	34	32	61	102	5	31
2004	CHN	SS	22	17	31	39	3	9

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	963

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1999	Gold Glove	SS
1998	Gold Glove	SS
1997	Gold Glove	SS

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	TBA	AL	$6,500,000
2002	NYN	NL	$6,250,000
2001	NYN	NL	$4,000,000
2000	NYN	NL	$2,250,000
1999	NYN	NL	$1,650,000
1998	NYN	NL	$320,000
1997	NYN	NL	$192,500
1996	NYN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$21,271,500