Tirso Ornelas

Tirso Ornelas is a professional Major League Baseball player from Tijuana, Mexico, born on March 11, 2000. His journey in professional baseball began with his MLB debut on April 19, 2025. Ornelas is a left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, primarily playing as an outfielder, with a focus on the left field position. In the 2025 regular season, Ornelas participated in 7 games for the San Diego Padres, starting in 5 of them. Despite limited appearances, he recorded a batting average of .071 from 14 at-bats, with 1 hit, 2 walks, and 1 RBI. His on-base percentage stood at .188, and he maintained a slugging percentage of .071, leading to an OPS of .259. Throughout the 2025 preseason, Ornelas showed more promise with a batting average of .294 across 51 at-bats, collecting 15 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 3 runs. His performance during this period was marked by an OPS of .819 and a slugging percentage of .451, showcasing his potential offensive capabilities. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds, Ornelas has demonstrated defensive reliability with a perfect fielding percentage across his appearances in both left and center field. His career with the Padres reflects his growth and adjustment to the major league level, characterized by his debut and contributions to the team during the 2025 season.