Luis Ortiz, baseball player, 1993-1996

Luis Ortiz

Born: 5/25/1970 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1993-08-31 | Final Game: 1996-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Luis Alberto Ortiz

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Biography

Luis Ortiz, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Primarily playing as a position player, Ortiz appeared in 60 games throughout his career, showcasing a blend of power and contact hitting. He recorded 33 hits and contributed 2 home runs, while driving in 26 runs with a batting average of .228. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Ortiz's contributions came primarily through his ability to come through in clutch situations. During an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of offensive strategies, Ortiz's career unfolded amidst the shifting dynamics of the game in the early to mid-1990s. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, Ortiz's resilience and determination on the field left a lasting impression on those who followed his career. After retiring from professional play in 1996, he remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his contributions during a vibrant period in Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 145 14 33 7 3 2 26 0 7 26 0.228 0.256 0.359 0.615 -400.2

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1993 BOS AL 9 12 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1994 BOS AL 7 18 3 3 2 0 0 6 0 1 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1995 TEX AL 41 108 10 25 5 2 1 18 0 6 18 0.231 .266 (-13%) .337 (-20%) .417 (-18%) .755 (-19%) -400.2
1996 TEX AL 3 7 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 40 30 11 45 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 BOS 3B 5 1 2 2 0 1
1995 TEX 3B 35 29 9 43 8 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 40
Designated Hitter 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 TEX AL $116,500
1993 BOS AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $225,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Union University Jackson TN 1989, 1990, 1991