Magglio Ordonez, baseball player, 294 home runs, 1997-2011

Magglio Ordonez

Born: 1/28/1974 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1997-08-29 | Final Game: 2011-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

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Biography

Magglio Ordóñez, born in 1974, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a successful career from 1997 to 2011. Over the course of 1,848 games, he solidified his reputation as a formidable hitter, amassing 2,156 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .309. Ordóñez's offensive prowess was further demonstrated by his 294 home runs and 1,236 RBIs, making him a key contributor to the teams he played for. He also showcased notable speed on the bases, recording 94 stolen bases throughout his career. A six-time All-Star, Ordóñez was known for his smooth swing and ability to drive in runs, playing an essential role in the success of the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. His career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where power hitting became increasingly vital in the game. Ordóñez's legacy is marked not only by his individual accomplishments but also by his contributions to the teams he played for, helping to bring a World Series championship to the White Sox in 2005. His impact on the field and his consistent performance over 15 seasons have left a lasting imprint on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1848 6978 1076 2156 426 21 294 1236 94 651 852 0.309 0.369 0.502 0.871 22015.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1997 CHW AL 21 69 12 22 6 0 4 11 1 2 8 0.319 221.8
1998 CHW AL 145 535 70 151 25 2 14 65 9 28 53 0.282 -252.1
1999 CHW AL 157 624 100 188 34 3 30 117 13 47 64 0.301 1243.8
2000 CHW AL 153 588 102 185 34 3 32 126 18 60 64 0.315 2047.7
2001 CHW AL 160 593 97 181 40 1 31 113 25 70 70 0.305 2708.5
2002 CHW AL 153 590 116 189 47 1 38 135 7 53 77 0.320 3721.1
2003 CHW AL 160 606 95 192 46 3 29 99 9 57 73 0.317 2917.0
2004 CHW AL 52 202 32 59 8 2 9 37 0 16 22 0.292 350.4
2005 DET AL 82 305 38 92 17 0 8 46 0 30 35 0.302 349.3
2006 DET AL 155 593 82 177 32 1 24 104 1 45 87 0.298 949.8
2007 DET AL 157 595 117 216 54 0 28 139 4 76 79 0.363 4703.2
2008 DET AL 146 561 72 178 32 2 21 103 1 53 76 0.317 1883.7
2009 DET AL 131 465 54 144 24 2 9 50 3 51 65 0.310 806.9
2010 DET AL 84 323 56 98 17 1 12 59 1 40 38 0.303 1081.9
2011 DET AL 92 329 33 84 10 0 5 32 2 23 41 0.255 -717.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 75 9 17 2 1 3 9 8 13 0.227

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 ALCS DET 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
2011 ALDS1 DET 4 11 1 5 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.455
2006 ALDS1 DET 4 15 3 4 1 0 1 2 1 2 0.267
2006 ALCS DET 4 17 3 4 0 0 2 6 2 2 0.235
2006 WS DET 5 19 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.105
2000 ALDS2 CHA 3 11 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 2 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1725 1701 3208 108 44 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 CHA OF 19 17 43 1 0 0
1998 CHA OF 145 138 323 10 5 2
1999 CHA OF 153 153 331 12 3 4
2000 CHA OF 152 150 280 12 5 3
2001 CHA OF 155 151 286 11 5 0
2002 CHA OF 150 149 282 8 4 0
2003 CHA OF 157 157 321 7 2 1
2004 CHA OF 43 43 95 1 1 0
2005 DET OF 81 79 139 5 1 0
2006 DET OF 148 147 258 9 7 1
2007 DET OF 143 142 261 4 1 2
2008 DET OF 135 134 220 8 5 0
2009 DET OF 104 102 149 6 2 1
2010 DET OF 71 71 135 7 3 3
2011 DET OF 69 68 85 7 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 27
Right Field 1713
Designated Hitter 104

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-05-24
2007 Player of the Month August
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-04-28
2007 Silver Slugger OF
2007 TSN All-Star OF
2004 Player of the Week Week of 2004-04-10
2003 Player of the Month July
2003 TSN All-Star OF
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-08-10
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-09-21
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-05-11
2002 Silver Slugger OF
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-06-16
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-07-01
2000 Silver Slugger OF
2000 TSN All-Star OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 DET AL $10,000,000
2010 DET AL $17,825,976
2009 DET AL $18,971,596
2008 DET AL $15,768,174
2007 DET AL $13,200,000
2006 DET AL $16,200,000
2005 DET AL $7,200,000
2004 CHA AL $14,000,000
2003 CHA AL $9,000,000
2002 CHA AL $6,500,000
2001 CHA AL $3,750,000
2000 CHA AL $425,000
1999 CHA AL $305,000
1998 CHA AL $175,000
1997 CHA AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $133,470,746

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 258.0 392 2
2006 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 3.0 392 0
2003 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 16.0 392 0
2002 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 59.0 392 0
2000 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 28.0 392 0
1998 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 1.0 140 0