Roberto Ortiz

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Born: 6/30/1915 in Camagüey, Camagüey, Cuba

Died: 9/15/1971 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-06 | Final Game: 1950-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Roberto Gonzalo Ortiz

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Biography

Roberto Ortiz was a professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player during the 1940s. Born in 1915, Ortiz's Major League Baseball career spanned from 1941 until his last appearance on September 6, 1950. Over the course of 213 games, he recorded 168 hits, 8 home runs, and 78 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .255. Ortiz also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Ortiz navigated the complexities of the game in the shadow of World War II, which had a significant impact on player availability and team composition. His contributions to his teams were marked by a consistent offensive presence, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of players. Ortiz's career, while not adorned with the accolades of some contemporaries, remains a testament to the dedication and skill of players who shaped the game during a challenging period in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
213	659	67	168	18	10	8	78	4	43	95	0.255	0.310	0.349	0.659	-518.2

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1941	WSN	AL	22	79	10	26	1	2	1	17	0	3	10	0.329	.262 (+26%)	.332 (+6%)	.373 (+15%)	.705 (+11%)	119.2
1942	WSN	AL	20	42	4	7	1	3	1	4	0	5	11	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	WSN	AL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	WSN	AL	85	316	36	80	11	4	5	35	4	19	47	0.253	.261 (-3%)	.325 (-4%)	.357 (+1%)	.683 (-2%)	-111.0
1949	WSN	AL	40	129	12	36	3	0	1	11	0	9	12	0.279	.262 (+6%)	.343 (-5%)	.384 (-15%)	.727 (-10%)	-232.7
1950	WSN	AL	39	75	4	17	2	1	0	8	0	7	12	0.227	.265 (-15%)	.346 (-13%)	.401 (-30%)	.747 (-22%)	-293.8
1950	PHA	AL	6	14	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	0.071	—	—	—	—	-293.8