Jose Ortiz
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2002)
Jose Ortiz was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2002 for the Athletics and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 136 career games, he hit .243 with 109 hits, 14 home runs, and 51 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 177 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-15
- Last Game
- 2002-09-27
Full name: Jose Daniel Ortiz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 449 | 68 | 109 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 51 | 6 | 35 | 74 | .243 | .305 | .379 | .684 | -276 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career SLG .379 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OPS .684 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 11 | 42 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 53 | 204 | 38 | 52 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 35 | 3 | 14 | 36 | .255 | .263 (-3%) | .332 (-6%) | .426 (+16%) | .758 (+7%) | 0.0 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 65 | 192 | 22 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 30 | .250 | .261 (-4%) | .331 (-5%) | .416 (-25%) | .747 (-16%) | -484.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 136 | 449 | 68 | 109 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 51 | 6 | 35 | 74 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -484 | ||
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 (136 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 69 | 232 | 33 | 56 | 10 | 28 | .241 |
| Away | 67 | 217 | 35 | 53 | 4 | 23 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-27 | COL | AZ | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-25 | COL | LAD | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-24 | COL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-20 | COL | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-19 | COL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-18 | COL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-09-17 | COL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-14 | COL | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-10 | COL | HOU | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-09-09 | COL | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 117 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Jose Ortiz's recorded salaries total $433,000 over 2 seasons, 2001 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ortiz's career ran from 2000 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | COL | NL | $232,000 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $201,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $433,000 | ||
Jose Ortiz: the record in brief
September 15, 2000 and September 27, 2002 bracket Jose Ortiz's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (2000 through 2001) and the Colorado Rockies (2001 through 2002). Ortiz, a second baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Ortiz is listed at 177 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Ortiz was born on June 13, 1977, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. Ortiz's full given name, per the bio, is Jose Daniel Ortiz.
Across 136 games at the plate, Ortiz's career line reads 109 hits in 449 at bats for a .243 average, adding 14 homers and 51 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .305 and .379 give Ortiz a career OPS of .684. Ortiz's .243 average ran 8.5% below the .265 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Ortiz's .684 stands 10.4% below the league's .763. The home run peak was 13 in 2001 with the Colorado Rockies. The hits column peaks at 52, in 2001. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 2001, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Ortiz
- What years did Jose Ortiz play?
- Jose Ortiz played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2002.
- Was Jose Ortiz a pitcher?
- No. Jose Ortiz was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jose Ortiz hit?
- Jose Ortiz hit 14 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What teams did Jose Ortiz play for?
- Jose Ortiz played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2000–2001) and the Colorado Rockies (2001–2002).
- What were Jose Ortiz's career stats?
- In 136 games, Jose Ortiz had 109 hits, 14 home runs, 51 RBI, 68 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- How much did Jose Ortiz earn in his career?
- Jose Ortiz's recorded salaries total $433,000 over 2 seasons, 2001 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ortiz's career ran from 2000 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 2000.
- What was Jose Ortiz's salary?
- Jose Ortiz's last recorded salary was $232,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $232,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $201,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2002.
- What position did Jose Ortiz play?
- Jose Ortiz played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Ortiz and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Ortiz was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 177 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jose Ortiz hit each season?
- Jose Ortiz's home runs by season: 0 in 2000, 13 in 2001, and 1 in 2002. His most in one season was 13, in 2001.
- What was Jose Ortiz's career batting average?
- Jose Ortiz batted .243 over his career, with 109 hits in 449 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Ortiz have?
- Jose Ortiz drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Ortiz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Ortiz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.