Frank Ortenzio, baseball player, 1973-1973

Frank Ortenzio

Born: 2/24/1951 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-09 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Ortenzio

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Biography

Frank Ortenzio was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1973 season. His career spanned from September 9 to September 30, 1973, during which he appeared in 9 games. As a position player, Ortenzio showcased a notable batting average of .28, hitting 7 times and driving in 6 runs, including 1 home run. While his time in the league was short, his performance during those games illustrated his potential as a hitter in a competitive era of baseball. Ortenzio's career unfolded during a transitional phase in baseball history, as the game was beginning to see changes in player dynamics and strategies. Though he did not amass extensive statistics over a long career, his contributions in the limited time he played left a mark, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the early 1970s. After retiring from professional baseball, Ortenzio's brief tenure remains a testament to the numerous players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, each with their own unique stories and moments on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 25 1 7 2 0 1 6 0 2 6 0.280 0.333 0.480 0.813 0.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +26.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.813 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1973 KCR AL 9 25 1 7 2 0 1 6 0 2 6 0.280 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 6 51 6 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 KCA 1B 7 6 51 6 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Designated Hitter 1