Magglio Ordonez vs Alfonso Soriano: Career Stats Comparison
Magglio Ordonez and Alfonso Soriano are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Magglio Ordonez played 1997–2011 as a hitter; Alfonso Soriano played 1999–2014 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
Magglio Ordonez (1997–2011) and Alfonso Soriano (1999–2014) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Magglio Ordonez finished with 2,156 hits and 294 home runs; Alfonso Soriano finished with 2,095 hits and 412 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Alfonso Soriano, with 412 to Magglio Ordonez's 294.
- Who had the higher OPS? Magglio Ordonez, with .871 to Alfonso Soriano's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Magglio Ordonez, with .309 to Alfonso Soriano's .270.
- Who had more hits? Magglio Ordonez, with 2,156 to Alfonso Soriano's 2,095.
- Who drove in more runs? Magglio Ordonez, with 1,236 to Alfonso Soriano's 1,159.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Magglio Ordonez, with 22,173 career PIV to Alfonso Soriano's 13,727.
- Who won more championships? Alfonso Soriano, with 2 World Series titles to Magglio Ordonez's 0.
Magglio Ordonez
Alfonso Soriano
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Magglio Ordonez and Alfonso Soriano. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Magglio Ordonez | Alfonso Soriano |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,848 | Leads: 1,975 |
| At-Bats | 6,978 | Leads: 7,750 |
| Runs | 1,076 | Leads: 1,152 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,156 | 2,095 |
| Doubles | 426 | Leads: 481 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 31 |
| Home Runs | 294 | Leads: 412 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,236 | 1,159 |
| Walks | Leads: 651 | 496 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 852 | 1,803 |
| Stolen Bases | 94 | Leads: 289 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .309 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .369 | .319 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .502 | .500 |
| OPS | Leads: .871 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Magglio Ordonez outpaces Alfonso Soriano 22,173 to 13,727 — driven by per-season impact — 1,478 PIV per season to 807 — rather than by longevity, since Magglio Ordonez played 15 seasons to Alfonso Soriano's 17. 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).
Magglio Ordonez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alfonso Soriano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Magglio Ordonez leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Alfonso Soriano 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 Magglio Ordonez and Alfonso Soriano careers compare
From 1999 through 2011, Magglio Ordonez and Alfonso Soriano were in the majors together. With 1,848 games against 1,975 across 15 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Magglio Ordonez struck out more than walked (852 to 651); Alfonso Soriano struck out more than walked (1,803 to 496). Home runs make up a larger share of Alfonso Soriano's hits: 294 of 2,156 for Magglio Ordonez, 412 of 2,095 for Alfonso Soriano. Alfonso Soriano was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Magglio Ordonez's slugging percentage of .502 tops Alfonso Soriano's .500.
Magglio Ordonez vs Alfonso Soriano: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Magglio Ordonez or Alfonso Soriano hit more home runs?
- Alfonso Soriano, with 412 to Magglio Ordonez's 294.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Magglio Ordonez, with .871 to Alfonso Soriano's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Magglio Ordonez, with .309 to Alfonso Soriano's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Magglio Ordonez, with 2,156 to Alfonso Soriano's 2,095.