Manufacturer: (Topps) Bowman
Set: 1998 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Magglio Ordonez
Position/Team: Outfield for White Sox
Card #: 185
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Values: See Pricing Table Below
Magglio Ordoñez combined raw power with a professional hitting approach to become one of the most feared right-handed batters of his generation. Over a 15-year career, he maintained a .309 lifetime batting average and earned six All-Star selections.
Ordoñez broke into the Major Leagues with the Chicago White Sox, quickly establishing himself as a cornerstone of their lineup. Between 1999 and 2003, he delivered a remarkable stretch of consistency, averaging over 30 home runs and 100 RBIs per season. His defensive play in right field complimented his offensive output, earning him three Silver Slugger Awards and three consecutive All-Star nods during his tenure on the South Side.
After signing with the Detroit Tigers in 2005, Ordoñez authored the most iconic moment of his career. In Game 4 of the 2006 American League Championship Series, he launched a walk-off three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics. This blast sent the Tigers to their first World Series in over two decades and solidified his status as a Detroit legend. In 2007, Ordoñez produced one of the greatest individual offensive seasons in Tigers history. He won the American League Batting Title with a staggering .363 average.
He played with a distinct flair, recognizable by his long hair and smooth swing. Ordoñez remains a celebrated figure in both Chicago and Detroit for his ability to deliver in high-pressure moments and his unwavering reliability at the plate.
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