Rafael Ortega
32-Year-Old
2023 Stats
AVG
.219
HR
1
RBI
8
R
16
SB
6
2024 Projections
RANKS
#601
ADP
Latches on with White Sox
Ortega signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Jan. 5.
ANALYSIS
Ortega, 32, spent the bulk of the 2023 season at the Triple-A level in the Mets and Rangers organizations but did get into 47 games with the Mets, posting a .619 OPS. He's a career .247/.324/.352 hitter over parts of seven big-league seasons. The White Sox's outfield depth is thin, so it's possible Ortega will get another opportunity in the majors at some point in 2024.
Ortega, 32, spent the bulk of the 2023 season at the Triple-A level in the Mets and Rangers organizations but did get into 47 games with the Mets, posting a .619 OPS. He's a career .247/.324/.352 hitter over parts of seven big-league seasons. The White Sox's outfield depth is thin, so it's possible Ortega will get another opportunity in the majors at some point in 2024.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+45%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+20%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .527 | 115 | 0 | 2 | .198 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .762 | 721 | 19 | 74 | .267 | ||||
2023vs Left | .697 | 34 | 0 | 2 | .300 | ||||
2023vs Right | .583 | 102 | 1 | 6 | .190 | ||||
2022vs Left | .529 | 22 | 0 | 0 | .211 | ||||
2022vs Right | .698 | 348 | 7 | 35 | .242 | ||||
2021vs Left | .421 | 59 | 0 | 0 | .128 | ||||
2021vs Right | .900 | 271 | 11 | 33 | .321 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+9%
OPS on Road
2023
+45%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .700 | 436 | 7 | 33 | .250 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .763 | 400 | 12 | 43 | .266 | ||||
2023Home | .703 | 80 | 0 | 6 | .273 | ||||
2023Away | .484 | 56 | 1 | 2 | .146 | ||||
2022Home | .654 | 191 | 3 | 15 | .215 | ||||
2022Away | .723 | 179 | 4 | 20 | .266 | ||||
2021Home | .749 | 165 | 4 | 12 | .277 | ||||
2021Away | .896 | 165 | 7 | 21 | .304 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Rafael Ortega compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.61BB Rate
14.7%K Rate
24.3%BABIP
.300ISO
.053AVG
.219OBP
.341SLG
.272OPS
.613wOBA
.290Exit Velocity
86.8 mphHard Hit Rate
19.5%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.211Expected SLG
.269Sprint Speed
24.1 ft/secGround Ball %
48.1%Line Drive %
21.5%Fly Ball %
30.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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If every pitcher in the majors was right-handed, Ortega would be a pretty enticing fantasy asset. Unfortunately, there are plenty of southpaws around, and Ortega hasn't had a ton of success against them. Since 2020, his OPS against righties is .790, but his OPS against lefties is just .452. Not surprisingly, the Cubs limited Ortega's exposure against lefties during his time with the club. Last year, the outfielder appeared in 118 games and recorded 316 at-bats. His .241/.331/.358 slash line was ultimately disappointing, as it was down across the board from a promising 2021. Ortega also tallied seven home runs and, for the second straight season, stole 12 bases. The Cubs decided not to tender Ortega a contract after the season, and he joined the Yankees as a non-roster invitee. New York's depth in center field isn't great behind Harrison Bader, but Ortega is still likely an injury away from seeing a roster spot, let alone regular playing time.
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Hits open market
Ortega elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
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Removed from 40-man
The Mets placed Ortega on outright waivers Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Added to lineup Wednesday
Ortega was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game at Miami.
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Loses hold of regular role
Ortega is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
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On bench against lefty
Ortega is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers.
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