Rey Ordoņez, The Mets' super shortstop


 

"On opening day in a miserably cold mist, at Shea Stadium, Mets rookie shortstop Rey Ordoņez went to his knees and brought a lot of New York baseball fans with him." Sports Illustrated writer Gerry Callahan on May 6, 1996.

 

This is the web site devoted to Rey Ordoņez, the shortstop of the New York Mets. Rey has dazzled baseball fans from coast to coast with his defensive wizardry. Even other baseball players marvel at his fielding and throwing, just ask Royce Clayton,of the St. Louis Cardinals, who he threw out at home plate from 150 feet while on his knees.


So far this season, Rey has continued his highlight reel defensive work, but he had also, before he injured his oblique muscle against the Cubs, been on an offensive tear, batting over .400 in his last couple of weeks, raising his 1998 average to around the .260 range. Keep up the good work, Rey!

Personal Profile

Position: Shortstop

Number: 10

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 5-9 Weight: 159

Birthdate: November 11, 1972

Background

Reynaldo (Rey) Ordoņez played for the Cuban National team at the World University Games in Buffalo NY in 1993 and defected at the end of the Games.

Graduated from Espa High School in Cuba

Attended Fajardo College in Havana for two years.

In 1989, as a member of the Cuban National Youth baseball team, he played in Russia, Korea and Canada.

In 1990, he was voted the Amateur Rookie Baseball Player of the Year in Cuba.

In 1992, Rey won a gold medal while representing the Cuban National Youth team in Mexico.

Come visit thepictures page and see the new "Wizard" at work, including a big picture from his rookie year.
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