• Full name Joseph Anthony Ortiz
  • Born 07/14/1998 in Garden Grove, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School New Mexico State
  • Drafted in the 4th round (108th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2019 (signed for $450,000).
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    It’s all about the glove for Ortiz, who many scouts project to have a long professional career because he plays shortstop so well. He’s a plus defender with good actions in the field and is regarded as a very hard worker. His tick below-average to average arm plays up because he’s fast with his exchange and gets rid of the ball quickly. Ortiz is on the smaller side at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, and he makes limited impact when he connects. He has good bat-to-ball skills, however, and makes consistent contact at the plate. Ortiz is no more than an average runner, but his reputation as an impact defender at a premium position should get him drafted on Day 2.

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  • Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Joey Ortiz to Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Joey Ortiz to Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles recalled SS Joey Ortiz from Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles recalled SS Joey Ortiz from Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Joey Ortiz to Norfolk Tides.
  • Norfolk Tides activated SS Joey Ortiz.
  • Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Joey Ortiz to Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles recalled SS Joey Ortiz from Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles recalled SS Joey Ortiz from Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Joey Ortiz to Norfolk Tides.
  • Norfolk Tides activated SS Joey Ortiz.
  • Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Joey Ortiz to Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles recalled SS Joey Ortiz and from Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles recalled SS Joey Ortiz and from Norfolk Tides.
  • Baltimore Orioles optioned SS Joey Ortiz to Norfolk Tides.
  • Norfolk Tides activated SS Joey Ortiz.

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