Oliver Ortega
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2023)
Oliver Ortega was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2023 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. Across 45 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 4.03 ERA and 51 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-09-08
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4.82 | 4.27 (-13%) | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 1 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.0 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 33 | 3.71 | 3.97 (+7%) | -672.5 |
| 2023 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 4.30 | 4.33 (+1%) | -155.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58.0 | 55 | 26 | 27 | 51 | 4.03 | — | -828 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 30.0 | 34 | 19 | 13 | 31 | 5.70 |
| Away | 22 | 28.0 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 2.25 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-22 | MIN | MIL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-07-25 | MIN | SEA | L | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-07-23 | MIN | CHW | — | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023-07-20 | MIN | SEA | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-07-17 | MIN | SEA | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023-07-15 | MIN | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-07-08 | MIN | BAL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-07-04 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-06-27 | MIN | ATL | — | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-06-20 | MIN | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
Oliver Ortega: the record in brief
Oliver Ortega debuted in the major leagues on September 8, 2021. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2021 through 2022) and the Minnesota Twins (2023). Ortega is listed as a pitcher at 6'0" and 165 pounds. The bio says Ortega threw and hit right-handed. Ortega was born on October 2, 1996, in Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez, D.R.
Across 45 games (0 starts), Ortega recorded 2 wins against 4 losses with a 4.03 ERA. The same table counts 51 strikeouts. Ortega's 4.03 ERA was close to the 4.19 league figure for those seasons. 2022 was Ortega's sharpest full season, a 3.71 ERA against the league's 3.97.
The game-log section draws on 90 games of Retrosheet box scores for Ortega.
The position breakdown shows 45 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Ortega with 2 putouts, 5 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oliver Ortega
- What years did Oliver Ortega play?
- Oliver Ortega played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2023.
- Was Oliver Ortega a pitcher?
- Yes. Oliver Ortega pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 51 strikeouts.
- What teams did Oliver Ortega play for?
- Oliver Ortega played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2021–2022) and the Minnesota Twins (2023).
- What were Oliver Ortega's career stats?
- In 45 games, Oliver Ortega went 2-4 with a 4.03 ERA, 51 strikeouts, 58.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Oliver Ortega play?
- Oliver Ortega played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oliver Ortega and how much did he weigh?
- Oliver Ortega was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- What was Oliver Ortega's career ERA?
- Oliver Ortega finished with a 4.03 career ERA, going 2-4 with 51 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Oliver Ortega have?
- Oliver Ortega recorded 51 career strikeouts.
- Is Oliver Ortega in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oliver Ortega has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.