Nick Fortes

Nick Fortes is an MLB catcher known for his right-handed bat and right-handed throwing arm. Born November 11, 1996, in Miami, Florida, he attended DeLand High School (DeLand, FL) before playing his college career at Ole Miss. He was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 4th round (pick 13) of the 2018 MLB Draft. Fortes’ MLB debut date was September 18, 2021. In his first big-league run that year, he hit .290 with a 1.030 OPS in 14 games, including four home runs and seven RBI. Across the 2022 regular season, he produced a .230 batting average with a .304 OBP, .696 OPS, and nine homers in 72 games. In 2023, he appeared in 108 games and hit six home runs with 26 RBI. In 2024, he logged 110 games with 29 RBI and a .577 OPS. In 2025, Fortes split time between Miami and Tampa Bay, totaling a .229 average and five home runs across 97 games. A notable defensive snapshot from his 2026 season with Tampa Bay includes a .988 fielding percentage at catcher, with 11 caught stealings and a 17.7% caught-stealing rate. This Nick Fortes MLB Profile is reflected in his Nick Fortes stats as a backstop with steady workload and measurable receiving responsibilities.