A magician at shortstop, Rey Ordonez dazzled Mets fans with his slick defensive skills during the late 1990s. This Gold Glove Award, which would be his last of three, was presented to Ordonez for the 1999 season in which he turned in one of the best statistical seasons ever registered by a shortstop. In '99, Ordonez committed only four errors throughout the entire year and and recorded an other-worldly fielding percentage of .994. True to its name, this fabulous award has a gold glove at its center with a gold ball on each side and a wood base reading "1999 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, Rey Ordonez, Short Stop - National League, Honoring His Selection as The Finest in the Field." The base measures 17" wide and the Rawlings logo appears on either side of it. Unfortunately, Ordonez career flamed out just a few years after being presented this award due to an injury he suffered in the 2000 season that diminished his defensive skills. Having always been a sub-par offensive player, his declining efficacy in the field prompted the Mets to trade him in 2002. Even though his time in Flushing was fleeting, he is remembered fondly by even those fans who derided him during the end of his tenure with the club; this award is a testament to that.