2024 Stats
AVG
.288
HR
5
RBI
20
R
23
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The definition of a spare piece for Baltimore, Ortiz was shipped to Milwaukee along with DL Hall in exchange for Corbin Burnes in a contract year. The righty-hitting Ortiz is a plus defender who can play all over the infield, but he didn't project to provide enough offensive impact to play ahead of players like Jackson Holliday or Gunnar Henderson long term. Ortiz is a capable offensive player - he slashed .321/.378/.507 with nine home runs, 11 steals and a 17.7 percent strikeout rate in 88 games at Triple-A, good for a 121 wRC+. However, his .373 BABIP and the fact he turns 26 in July make that Triple-A production less impressive. Ortiz is a candidate to hit 10 homers and steal 10 bases without hurting your batting average, but he could hit at the bottom of the lineup against righties. He enters the season only eligible at second base, but Ortiz should play pretty regularly at third base early this season and he could be the shortstop of the future if Willy Adames leaves next offseason in free agency or gets traded during the season. Read Past Outlooks
Notches second steal
Ortiz went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, one stolen base and three runs scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Ortiz has drawn a walk in three straight games. His steal Wednesday was his second of the year, which has come on four attempts. The infielder is enjoying a strong first year with the Brewers, slashing .280/.382/.492 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored, nine doubles and two triples over 158 plate appearances. Ortiz got a chance to lead off in Wednesday's game -- the first time he's done so all season -- after batting no higher than fifth over the last week.
Ortiz has drawn a walk in three straight games. His steal Wednesday was his second of the year, which has come on four attempts. The infielder is enjoying a strong first year with the Brewers, slashing .280/.382/.492 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored, nine doubles and two triples over 158 plate appearances. Ortiz got a chance to lead off in Wednesday's game -- the first time he's done so all season -- after batting no higher than fifth over the last week.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+49%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+59%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .614 | 71 | 1 | 5 | .217 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .916 | 129 | 4 | 19 | .304 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .627 | 50 | 1 | 1 | .175 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 1.000 | 116 | 4 | 19 | .333 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .586 | 21 | 0 | 4 | .300 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .231 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .077 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+38%
OPS at Home
2024
+48%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .958 | 91 | 3 | 11 | .297 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .693 | 109 | 2 | 13 | .255 | ||||
| 2024Home | 1.084 | 78 | 3 | 11 | .328 | ||||
| 2024Away | .732 | 88 | 2 | 9 | .256 | ||||
| 2023Home | .308 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .154 | ||||
| 2023Away | .538 | 21 | 0 | 4 | .250 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Joey Ortiz 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
0.88BB Rate
13.3%K Rate
15.1%BABIP
.315ISO
.216AVG
.288OBP
.388SLG
.504OPS
.891wOBA
.387Exit Velocity
87.6 mphHard Hit Rate
27.4%Barrels/PA
4.2%Expected BA
.264Expected SLG
.412Sprint Speed
24.9 ft/secGround Ball %
44.0%Line Drive %
19.0%Fly Ball %
37.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Chance to seize starting job?
Sal Frelick is set to man center field in the wake of Garrett Mitchell's finger injury, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, so Ortiz could begin the season as Milwaukee's primary third baseman.
ANALYSIS
Ortiz lined up to begin the season in a utility role with Frelick adding the infield to his repertoire during spring training, but the latter is now needed back in the outfield. Ortiz is one of the organization's top prospects, and a strong start to the campaign would likely secure a regular spot in the lineup even once the lineup is at full health.
Ortiz lined up to begin the season in a utility role with Frelick adding the infield to his repertoire during spring training, but the latter is now needed back in the outfield. Ortiz is one of the organization's top prospects, and a strong start to the campaign would likely secure a regular spot in the lineup even once the lineup is at full health.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Seen as a glove-first shortstop prior to 2022, Ortiz showed more of a well-rounded game en route to getting added to Baltimore's 40-man roster as Rule 5 draft protection. Few minor leaguers were more productive than Ortiz in the final three months of last season. He hit .351/.416/.625 with 17 home runs and seven steals in 74 games from July through September across stops at Double-A and Triple-A. Unfortunately, he is on the low end of the spectrum for anticipated speed from a middle-infield prospect. Ortiz went 8-for-10 on stolen-base attempts in 137 games, so he shouldn't be expected to help much in that department in the majors. However, if he is anywhere close to the hitter he was in the second half last season, his defense would allow him to play every day at shortstop or second base. Ortiz will be competing with quality players like Ramon Urias, Connor Norby and Jordan Westburg for starts at the keystone. He could also displace Jorge Mateo at shortstop if the Orioles want a more well-rounded option there.
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Getting Sunday off
Ortiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Boston.
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Playing Tuesday
Ortiz (foot) is batting fifth and playing third base Tuesday against Miami.
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X-rays come back negative
X-rays on Ortiz's right foot came back negative following Monday's game against Miami, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
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Headed for X-rays
Ortiz is getting X-rays on his right foot after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning Monday against the Marlins, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Goes deep again
Ortiz went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and a double in Friday's loss to Houston.
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