Rey Ordonez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2004)
Rey Ordonez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004 for the New York Mets, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 9 seasons. In 973 career games, he hit .246 with 767 hits, 12 home runs, and 287 RBI. Rey Ordonez was a 3-time Gold Glove.
- 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
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-01
- Last Game
- 2004-07-17
- Awards
- 3× Gold Glove
Full name: Reynaldo Ordonez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 973 | 3,115 | 291 | 767 | 129 | 17 | 12 | 287 | 28 | 191 | 339 | .246 | .289 | .310 | .600 | -11,178 |
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 .600 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .257 | .269 (-5%) | .340 (-15%) | .426 (-29%) | .767 (-23%) | -1913.9 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 120 | 356 | 35 | 77 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 11 | 18 | 36 | .216 | .266 (-19%) | .336 (-24%) | .419 (-39%) | .756 (-33%) | -1923.3 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 153 | 505 | 46 | 124 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 23 | 60 | .246 | .266 (-8%) | .335 (-17%) | .420 (-29%) | .755 (-24%) | -2008.7 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 154 | 520 | 49 | 134 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 60 | 8 | 49 | 59 | .258 | .271 (-5%) | .344 (-7%) | .433 (-27%) | .778 (-18%) | -1601.7 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 45 | 133 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 16 | .188 | .270 (-31%) | .344 (-19%) | .437 (-48%) | .782 (-36%) | -794.0 |
| 2001 | NYN | NL | 149 | 461 | 31 | 114 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 34 | 43 | .247 | .263 (-6%) | .332 (-10%) | .426 (-21%) | .758 (-16%) | -1253.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 144 | 460 | 53 | 117 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 24 | 46 | .254 | .261 (-3%) | .331 (-12%) | .416 (-22%) | .747 (-18%) | -1370.8 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 34 | 117 | 14 | 37 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .316 | .264 (+20%) | .332 (-1%) | .422 (+15%) | .754 (+8%) | 110.8 |
| 2004 | CHN | NL | 23 | 61 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .164 | .266 (-38%) | .335 (-43%) | .427 (-39%) | .762 (-41%) | -423.7 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 973 | 3,115 | 291 | 767 | 129 | 17 | 12 | 287 | 28 | 191 | 339 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -11,178 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (972 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 489 | 1510 | 145 | 361 | 4 | 140 | .239 |
| Away | 483 | 1602 | 145 | 406 | 8 | 147 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-17 | CHC | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-07-11 | CHC | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-10 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-09 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-05 | CHC | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-04 | CHC | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-03 | CHC | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-01 | CHC | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-30 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-24 | CHC | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 963 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1998 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1997 | Gold Glove | SS |
Salary History
Rey Ordonez's recorded salaries total $21,271,500 over 8 seasons, 1996 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ordonez's career ran from 1996 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $21,271,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 7.0 | 140 | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rey Ordonez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Rey Ordonez: the record in brief
Rey Ordonez's major league career runs from a debut on April 1, 1996 to a final game on July 17, 2004. By club, Ordonez's seasons break down as the New York Mets (1996 through 2002), the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003), and the Chicago Cubs (2004). Ordonez played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 11, 1971, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, Ordonez was listed at 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds. Ordonez's full given name, per the bio, is Reynaldo Ordonez.
Ordonez's career batting table shows 973 games, 3,115 at bats and 767 hits, a .246 average, along with 12 home runs, 287 RBI, and 28 stolen bases. Ordonez got on base at a .289 rate and slugged .310 (.600 OPS). Over the seasons Ordonez played, league hitters batted .267; the .246 career figure is 7.7% below that. No season topped the 134 hits of 1999. The RBI column peaks at 60 in 1999. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .258 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rey Ordonez
- What years did Rey Ordonez play?
- Rey Ordonez played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004.
- Was Rey Ordonez a pitcher?
- No. Rey Ordonez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Rey Ordonez hit?
- Rey Ordonez hit 12 career home runs with 767 hits.
- What teams did Rey Ordonez play for?
- Rey Ordonez played for 3 teams: the New York Mets (1996–2002), the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003), and the Chicago Cubs (2004).
- What awards did Rey Ordonez win?
- Rey Ordonez won 3 Gold Gloves (1997, 1998, and 1999).
- What were Rey Ordonez's career stats?
- In 973 games, Rey Ordonez had 767 hits, 12 home runs, 287 RBI, 291 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- How much did Rey Ordonez earn in his career?
- Rey Ordonez's recorded salaries total $21,271,500 over 8 seasons, 1996 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ordonez's career ran from 1996 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Rey Ordonez's salary?
- Rey Ordonez's last recorded salary was $6,500,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $6,500,000, in 2003, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 2003.
- What position did Rey Ordonez play?
- Rey Ordonez played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rey Ordonez and how much did he weigh?
- Rey Ordonez was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rey Ordonez hit each season?
- Rey Ordonez's home runs by season: 1 in 1996, 1 in 1997, 1 in 1998, 1 in 1999, 0 in 2000, 3 in 2001, 1 in 2002, 3 in 2003, and 1 in 2004. His most in one season was 3, in 2001 and 2003.
- What was Rey Ordonez's career batting average?
- Rey Ordonez batted .246 over his career, with 767 hits in 3,115 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rey Ordonez have?
- Rey Ordonez drove in 287 runs in his career.
- Is Rey Ordonez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rey Ordonez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.