Luis Ortiz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1996)
Luis Ortiz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996 for the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, a span of 4 seasons. In 60 career games, he hit .228 with 33 hits, 2 home runs, and 26 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-08-31
- Last Game
- 1996-09-28
Full name: Luis Alberto Ortiz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 145 | 14 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 26 | .228 | .256 | .359 | .615 | -372 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career SLG .359 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 7 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 41 | 108 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .231 | .266 (-13%) | .337 (-20%) | .417 (-18%) | .755 (-19%) | -372.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 60 | 145 | 14 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 26 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -372 | ||
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 (60 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 75 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 18 | .320 |
| Away | 26 | 70 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 8 | .129 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | TEX | LAA | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-20 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-19 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-29 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-19 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-07 | TEX | CHW | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-05 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-04 | TEX | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-02 | TEX | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-01 | TEX | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Salary History
Luis Ortiz's recorded salaries total $225,500 over 2 seasons, 1993 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ortiz's career ran from 1993 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1994 and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $116,500 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $225,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union University | Jackson | TN | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Luis Ortiz: the record in brief
August 31, 1993 and September 28, 1996 bracket Luis Ortiz's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Ortiz's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (1993 through 1994) and the Texas Rangers (1995 through 1996). Ortiz, a third baseman by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Ortiz is listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads May 25, 1970, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. On the record, Luis Ortiz was born Luis Alberto Ortiz.
In 60 games and 145 at bats, Ortiz batted .228 with 33 hits, along with 2 home runs and 26 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .256 and the slugging percentage .359, for an OPS of .615. Measured against the leagues Ortiz played in, the .228 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 15.0% below the league. Ortiz collected a career-high 25 hits in 1995. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Ortiz
- What years did Luis Ortiz play?
- Luis Ortiz played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996.
- Was Luis Ortiz a pitcher?
- No. Luis Ortiz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Luis Ortiz hit?
- Luis Ortiz hit 2 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Luis Ortiz play for?
- Luis Ortiz played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1993–1994) and the Texas Rangers (1995–1996).
- What were Luis Ortiz's career stats?
- In 60 games, Luis Ortiz had 33 hits, 2 home runs, 26 RBI, and 14 runs, with a .228 batting average.
- How much did Luis Ortiz earn in his career?
- Luis Ortiz's recorded salaries total $225,500 over 2 seasons, 1993 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ortiz's career ran from 1993 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1994 and 1996.
- What was Luis Ortiz's salary?
- Luis Ortiz's last recorded salary was $116,500, in 1995. His highest recorded salary was $116,500, in 1995, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1995.
- What position did Luis Ortiz play?
- Luis Ortiz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luis Ortiz and how much did he weigh?
- Luis Ortiz was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luis Ortiz hit each season?
- Luis Ortiz's home runs by season: 0 in 1993, 0 in 1994, 1 in 1995, and 1 in 1996. His most in one season was 1, in 1995 and 1996.
- What was Luis Ortiz's career batting average?
- Luis Ortiz batted .228 over his career, with 33 hits in 145 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luis Ortiz have?
- Luis Ortiz drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Luis Ortiz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luis Ortiz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.