Vintage GIF: Rey Ordonez throws Royce Clayton out from his knees

Former major-league shortstop Rey Ordonez was a wizard in the field. He couldn't hit, at all, but the memory of his exploits on the diamond linger. 

Here's how Ordonez introduced himself to Mets fans on April 1, 1996, in the first big-league game of his nine-year career:

Yes, that's a perfect relay throw home by Ordonez, from shallow left field, from his knees, to nail Clayton. 

And, yes, that's why songs have been written about Rey Ordonez:

From 1996 through 2004, only one shortstop, Rey Sanchez, another guy who couldn't hit but made a career out of his glove, was more prolific defensively than Rey Ordonez. 

Never forget, Mets fans. Ordonez deserves that much, doesn't he?