Fernando Cortez, baseball player, 2005-2007

Fernando Cortez

Born: 8/10/1981 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-05 | Final Game: 2007-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Fernando Cortez, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanning from 2005 to 2007. Primarily serving as a position player, Cortez played in a total of 16 games during his time in the league, where he recorded 5 hits and 2 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his career with a batting average of .185. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field was marked by a dedication to the game, contributing to his team's efforts in his limited appearances. Cortez's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Although he did not achieve widespread fame, he was part of a competitive environment that included the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on analytics in player evaluation. His journey through the majors illustrated the challenges faced by many players attempting to make a lasting impact in a league with a rich history and deep talent pool. After retiring from professional play on July 3, 2007, Cortez's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, remain a part of the larger narrative of baseball’s ever-evolving landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 27 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.185 0.241 0.222 0.464 0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2005 TBR AL 8 13 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0
2007 KCR AL 8 14 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 6 12 14 1 4
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 2 0 1 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 TBA 2B 3 3 0 3 0 0
2005 TBA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2005 TBA SS 2 0 1 2 0 0
2007 KCA 2B 6 3 12 11 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 1
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grossmont College El Cajon CA 2000, 2001