Jose Ortiz, baseball player, 1969-1971

Jose Ortiz

Born: 6/25/1947 in Ponce, P.R.

Died: 1/20/2011 in Yabucoa, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1969-09-04 | Final Game: 1971-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Jose Luis Ortiz

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Biography

Jose Ortiz, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1969 to 1971. He played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 67 games during his career. Known for his solid batting skills, Ortiz finished his time in the league with a commendable batting average of .301, demonstrating his ability to make consistent contact and contribute offensively. Throughout his career, he amassed 37 hits and drove in 6 runs, showcasing his potential as a reliable hitter. Though Ortiz did not record any home runs, he displayed speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases, indicating a level of athleticism that complemented his hitting ability. His career unfolded during a period of transition in Major League Baseball, as teams began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Ortiz's contributions, though modest in terms of power statistics, reflected the evolving nature of the game as it approached the more offensive-minded eras that would follow. After his final appearance on June 16, 1971, Ortiz left a legacy as a player who exemplified skill and versatility in a rapidly changing baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 123 14 37 9 1 0 6 3 7 12 0.301 0.358 0.390 0.748 127.2

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +7.8% above 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
1969 CHW AL 16 11 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1970 CHW AL 15 24 4 8 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1971 CHC NL 36 88 10 26 7 1 0 3 2 4 10 0.295 .249 (+19%) .316 (+10%) .365 (+9%) .682 (+9%) 127.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 46 31 67 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CHA OF 8 2 4 1 0 0
1970 CHA OF 8 6 10 3 0 0
1971 CHN OF 30 23 53 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 41
Right Field 4