Dan Cortes

Dan Cortes was a professional baseball player born in 1987 who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2011. Primarily known as a position player, Cortes had a brief career in the majors, appearing in a total of 14 games. Despite his limited playing time, he was a part of a competitive era in baseball that saw a mix of emerging talents and seasoned veterans, making the challenge of breaking into the league particularly significant. Throughout his time in the majors, Cortes struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, with no hits, home runs, or RBIs recorded. His experience highlights the competitive nature of MLB, where even skilled athletes can face difficulties making a lasting impact. After his departure from the league on September 12, 2011, Cortes's brief stint serves as a reminder of the challenges many players encounter in their pursuit of success at the highest level of baseball.