Rafael Ortega

Born: 5/15/1991 in El Tigre, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2012-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Rafael Angel Ortega

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Biography

Rafael Ortega is a professional baseball player born in 1991, who has been an active presence in Major League Baseball since making his debut in 2012. Primarily serving as a position player, Ortega has showcased versatility and speed throughout his career, contributing to various teams in the league. With a total of 425 games played, he has accumulated 282 hits, 22 home runs, and 110 RBIs, demonstrating a solid offensive profile. His batting average of .245 reflects his consistent effort at the plate, while his 49 stolen bases highlight his speed and base-running acumen. Ortega’s journey through the majors is marked by his ability to adapt and excel in different roles, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As he continues to play, Ortega remains an integral part of the evolving landscape of baseball, contributing to the fast-paced and dynamic style of play that characterizes the current era of the game. His ongoing career serves as a testament to perseverance and talent, as he strives to make a lasting impact in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
425	1150	140	282	45	4	22	110	49	128	251	0.245	0.322	0.349	0.671	-1143.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
2012	COL	NL	2	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	LAA	AL	66	185	24	43	8	0	1	16	8	13	23	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.321 (-12%)	.417 (-30%)	.738 (-22%)	-722.4
2018	MIA	NL	41	133	10	31	3	1	0	7	5	10	23	0.233	.247 (-6%)	.318 (-10%)	.409 (-34%)	.727 (-23%)	-511.1
2019	ATL	NL	34	88	7	18	3	0	2	10	3	8	22	0.205	.252 (-19%)	.322 (-16%)	.434 (-29%)	.757 (-24%)	-359.5
2021	CHC	NL	103	296	44	86	14	2	11	33	12	30	70	0.291	.243 (+19%)	.317 (+13%)	.410 (+13%)	.727 (+13%)	777.7
2022	CHC	NL	118	316	35	76	14	1	7	35	12	44	74	0.241	.242 (-1%)	.311 (+6%)	.394 (-9%)	.706 (-3%)	-84.1
2023	NYN	NL	47	114	16	25	3	0	1	8	6	20	33	0.219	.248 (-12%)	.320 (+6%)	.414 (-34%)	.734 (-17%)	-243.8
2024	CHW	AL	14	14	4	1	0	0	0	1	2	2	4	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0