Junior Ortiz
Career Overview

Players Baseball Junior Ortiz

Junior Ortiz, a professional baseball catcher, spent over a decade in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily known for his defensive skills and ability to handle pitchers. Born on October 24, 1959, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Ortiz began his journey in professional baseball when he was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1977. Ortiz made

Junior Ortiz, a professional baseball catcher, spent over a decade in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily known for his defensive skills and ability to handle pitchers. Born on October 24, 1959, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Ortiz began his journey in professional baseball when he was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1977. Ortiz made

Career Batting Stats

AL 1982-1994

AVG

.256

Hits

484

SB

8

OPS

.610

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

C

Power

D

Speed

D

Durability

D-

Awareness

C-

Arm

C

Career Timeline

1982-1983

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

Player

1983-1984

New York Mets (NL)

Player

1985-1989

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

Player

1990-1991

Minnesota Twins (AL)

Player

1992-1993

Cleveland Indians (AL)

Player

1994

Texas Rangers (AL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Oct 24th, 1959

Age 65 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 5' 11" 174 lbs

Position C

Uniform #s 36 · 34 · 26 · 0

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