Joey Ortiz

Joey Ortiz, born on July 14, 1998, in Garden Grove, California, is an MLB player known for his role as an infielder, primarily playing shortstop. Ortiz made his professional debut on April 27, 2023. A right-handed batter and thrower, he was drafted in the 4th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles after an impressive college career at New Mexico State. In the 2025 regular season, Ortiz played 149 games, starting 140 of them. His batting average was .230 over 470 at-bats, with 108 hits and 7 home runs, contributing to 45 RBIs. He achieved an on-base percentage (OBP) of .276 and a slugging percentage (SLG) of .317, resulting in an OPS of .593. Ortiz also recorded 62 runs, 14 stolen bases, and a fielding percentage of .982, with 9 errors across 500 total chances. Ortiz had a standout pre-season in 2025, boasting a .341 average with 9 extra-base hits, including 2 home runs. In the postseason, his performance dipped, hitting .105 over 19 at-bats. Despite this, his defensive skills remained robust, with a perfect fielding percentage in the postseason. Joey Ortiz is recognized for his speed and agility on the field, exemplified by his 14 stolen bases and ability to cover ground defensively. His career continues to evolve as he gains more MLB experience.