Curtis Granderson vs Magglio Ordonez: Career Stats Comparison
Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Curtis Granderson played 2004–2019 as a hitter; Magglio Ordonez played 1997–2011 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Curtis Granderson (2004–2019) and Magglio Ordonez (1997–2011) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Curtis Granderson finished with 1,800 hits and 344 home runs; Magglio Ordonez finished with 2,156 hits and 294 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Magglio Ordonez's 294.
- Who had the higher OPS? Magglio Ordonez, with .871 to Curtis Granderson's .803.
- Who had the higher batting average? Magglio Ordonez, with .309 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits? Magglio Ordonez, with 2,156 to Curtis Granderson's 1,800.
- Who drove in more runs? Magglio Ordonez, with 1,236 to Curtis Granderson's 937.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Magglio Ordonez, with 22,173 career PIV to Curtis Granderson's 13,634.
Curtis Granderson
Magglio Ordonez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2000s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Curtis Granderson | Magglio Ordonez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,057 | 1,848 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,236 | 6,978 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,217 | 1,076 |
| Hits | 1,800 | Leads: 2,156 |
| Doubles | 346 | Leads: 426 |
| Triples | Leads: 95 | 21 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 344 | 294 |
| RBI | 937 | Leads: 1,236 |
| Walks | Leads: 924 | 651 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,916 | 852 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 153 | 94 |
| Batting Avg | .249 | Leads: .309 |
| On-Base % | .337 | Leads: .369 |
| Slugging % | .465 | Leads: .502 |
| OPS | .803 | Leads: .871 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Magglio Ordonez outpaces Curtis Granderson 22,173 to 13,634 — driven by per-season impact — 1,478 PIV per season to 757 — rather than by longevity, since Magglio Ordonez played 15 seasons to Curtis Granderson's 18. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Curtis Granderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Magglio Ordonez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Magglio Ordonez leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Curtis Granderson owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Magglio Ordonez. PIV agrees: Magglio Ordonez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez careers compare
From 2004 through 2011, Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez were in the majors together. With 2,057 games against 1,848 across 18 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Curtis Granderson struck out more than walked (1,916 to 924); Magglio Ordonez struck out more than walked (852 to 651). Curtis Granderson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 344 of 1,800 hits leaving the park. Curtis Granderson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Magglio Ordonez's slugging percentage of .502 tops Curtis Granderson's .465.
Curtis Granderson vs Magglio Ordonez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Curtis Granderson or Magglio Ordonez hit more home runs?
- Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Magglio Ordonez's 294.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Magglio Ordonez, with .871 to Curtis Granderson's .803.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Magglio Ordonez, with .309 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits?
- Magglio Ordonez, with 2,156 to Curtis Granderson's 1,800.