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Ortega showed some improvement at High-A Modesto in his age-21 season, increasing his walk rate (8.3 percent) while cutting his strikeout rate (16.7 percent) without sacrificing much of his marginal p...
March 12, 2013 – Rafael Ortega News
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Ortega was optioned to Double-A Tulsa on Monday.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | PA | AB | R | H | XBH | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | SH | SF | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 | R | Cas | 71 | 322 | 288 | 69 | 103 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 45 | 23 | 9 | 28 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .358 | .416 | .510 | .926 |
| 2010 | 19 | A | Cas | 71 | 322 | 288 | 69 | 103 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 45 | 23 | 9 | 28 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .358 | .416 | .510 | .926 |
| 2011 | 20 | A | Ash | 113 | 519 | 479 | 77 | 141 | 43 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 66 | 32 | 19 | 28 | 90 | 5 | 4 | 3 | .294 | .335 | .438 | .773 |
| 2011 | 20 | A | Ash | 113 | 519 | 479 | 77 | 141 | 43 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 66 | 32 | 19 | 28 | 90 | 5 | 4 | 3 | .294 | .335 | .438 | .773 |
| 2012 | 21 | A | Mod | 114 | 556 | 495 | 81 | 140 | 39 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 36 | 18 | 46 | 93 | 4 | 7 | 4 | .283 | .344 | .410 | .754 |
| 2012 | 21 | A+ | Mod | 114 | 556 | 495 | 81 | 140 | 39 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 36 | 18 | 46 | 93 | 4 | 7 | 4 | .283 | .344 | .410 | .754 |
| 2012 | 21 | MAJ | COL | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .667 | .500 | 1.167 |
| 2013 | 22 | AA | Tul | 40 | 171 | 153 | 21 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 | .304 | .294 | .598 |
| 2013 | 22 | AA | Tul | 40 | 171 | 153 | 21 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 | .304 | .294 | .598 |
| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .667 | .500 | 1.167 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▼ Advanced Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▼ Games By Position
No Yes No| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | PA | AB | Walk Rate | Strikeout Rate | BB/K Ratio | Contact Rate | BABIP | Isolated Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 | R | Cas | 322 | 288 | 8.7% | 13% | 0.67 | 85% | .402 | .152 |
| 2010 | 19 | A | Cas | 322 | 288 | 8.7% | 13% | 0.67 | 85% | .402 | .152 |
| 2011 | 20 | A | Ash | 519 | 479 | 5.4% | 17.3% | 0.31 | 81% | .347 | .144 |
| 2011 | 20 | A | Ash | 519 | 479 | 5.4% | 17.3% | 0.31 | 81% | .347 | .144 |
| 2012 | 21 | A | Mod | 556 | 495 | 8.3% | 16.7% | 0.49 | 81% | .335 | .127 |
| 2012 | 21 | A+ | Mod | 556 | 495 | 8.3% | 16.7% | 0.49 | 81% | .335 | .127 |
| 2012 | 21 | MAJ | COL | 6 | 4 | 16.7% | 33.3% | 0.50 | 50% | 1.000 | .000 |
| 2013 | 22 | AA | Tul | 171 | 153 | 9.9% | 14% | 0.71 | 84% | .258 | .072 |
| 2013 | 22 | AA | Tul | 171 | 153 | 9.9% | 14% | 0.71 | 84% | .258 | .072 |
| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 6 | 4 | 16.7% | 33.3% | 0.50 | 50% | 1.000 | .000 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▲ Games By Position
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Best Matchups for Rafael Ortega (by OPS, min 0 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Beckett | LA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Wade Miley | AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Paco Rodriguez | LA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Josh Wall | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Worst Matchups for Rafael Ortega (by OPS, min 0 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Beckett | LA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Wade Miley | AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Paco Rodriguez | LA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Josh Wall | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▲ Advanced Stats ▲ Games By Position
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2012
Ortega adapted well to full season ball with Low-A Asheville after turning 20 in May. Although his instincts on the basepaths still need refinement, 32 stolen bases along with eight triples serve as an indication of his plus-speed. While his walk rate (5.4 percent) was low, he makes contact regularly (82.7 percent) and should be able to get on base enough to utilize his speed. Ortega is listed at 5-foot-11, 160 pounds, so he may not add a ton of pop as he continues to develop into that frame. Look for him to advance to the hitter-friendly California League, where improved power numbers would hardly surprise and likely vault him up prospect lists.
2011
At 19 years old, Ortega spent 2010 tearing up the Pioneer League in his first North American baseball action. The Venezuelan hit .358/.416/.510 for Casper with 23 steals in 288 at-bats. While somewhat short on power, he has plus speed and a quick bat and profiles as someone who can play center field. It's not crazy to think that in a few years he could be the top prospect in the Rockies system. For now, consider him someone to keep tabs on as he progresses through his minor league development.
