From representing his native country as one of the premiere youth baseball players all the way to his gold glove series, Rey Ordonez has been something to watch. This page features many of his accomplishments and those yet to come.
Amatuer Rookie Baseball Player of the Year: 1990 in Cuba
Won Gold Medal while representing Cuba Youth team in 1992
In 1993 he was defected at the end of a national baseball game in NY, and then went on the minor leagues.
Debueted in the major leagues on April 1, 1996
Hit safely in 14 straight games in 1996
Hit his first career homerun on September 19, 1996
Won the Rawlings National League Gold Glove in 1997
Won his second consectutive Rawlings National League Gold Glove in 1998
Hit first career Grand Slam September 18, 1999
Won his third consectutive Rawlings National League Gold Glove in 1999
In 2001, Ordonez hit a career high three homeruns
Rey currently holds the National League record for most consecutive games without an error by a shortstop, 101.Rey triples his career homerun total in 2001, hitting three on the road.
Congratulations Rey on your many accomplishments and those yet to come!
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