Russ Ortiz, baseball player, 1998-2010

Russ Ortiz

Born: 6/5/1974 in Van Nuys, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-02 | Final Game: 2010-04-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Russell Reid Ortiz

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Biography

Russ Ortiz, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1998 until 2010. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Ortiz made a significant impact during his career in Major League Baseball, particularly in the early 2000s. He finished his career with a record of 113-89 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51, showcasing his ability to pitch effectively over numerous seasons. With a total of 1,192 strikeouts, Ortiz established himself as a reliable starter, contributing to the success of his teams. In 2003, Ortiz earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his standout performance during that season. He was a prominent figure in the pitching rotation for teams such as the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves, among others. His contributions on the mound were especially noteworthy during the pivotal years of his career, coinciding with a time when the game was witnessing a rise in offensive production, making his achievements even more commendable. Ortiz's legacy as a steadfast pitcher remains a testament to his skill and determination in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
113 89 311 266 9 3 0 1661.3 1618 832 179 860 1192 4.51 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1998 SFG NL 4 4 22 13 0 0 0 88.3 90 49 46 75 4.99 -
1999 SFG NL 18 9 33 33 3 0 0 207.7 189 88 125 164 3.81 -
2000 SFG NL 14 12 33 32 0 0 0 195.7 192 109 112 167 5.01 -
2001 SFG NL 17 9 33 33 1 1 0 218.7 187 80 91 169 3.29 -
2002 SFG NL 14 10 33 33 2 0 0 214.3 191 86 94 137 3.61 -
2003 ATL NL 21 7 34 34 1 1 0 212.3 177 90 102 149 3.81 1291.9
2004 ATL NL 15 9 34 34 2 1 0 204.7 197 94 112 143 4.13 -1779.8
2005 AZ NL 5 11 22 22 0 0 0 115.0 147 88 65 46 6.89 -
2006 AZ NL 0 5 6 6 0 0 0 22.7 27 19 22 21 7.54 -
2006 BAL AL 0 3 20 5 0 0 0 40.3 59 38 18 23 8.48 -3865.2
2007 SFG NL 2 3 12 8 0 0 0 49.0 57 30 20 27 5.51 -
2009 HOU NL 3 6 23 13 0 0 0 85.7 95 53 48 65 5.57 -638.2
2010 LAD NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 7.0 10 8 5 6 10.29 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
316 507 45 104 23 0 7 49 0 35 135 0.205 0.257 0.292 0.549 -2074.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1998 SFG NL 22 25 3 7 0 0 1 2 0 2 9 0.280 0.0
1999 SFG NL 33 71 7 14 2 0 1 8 0 3 17 0.197 -466.2
2000 SFG NL 33 61 7 12 2 0 0 5 0 8 16 0.197 -355.0
2001 SFG NL 33 67 6 13 6 0 0 6 0 5 19 0.194 -374.9
2002 SFG NL 33 69 11 17 5 0 2 9 0 6 17 0.246 -97.2
2003 ATL NL 35 70 6 18 4 0 2 10 0 4 17 0.257 -98.0
2004 ATL NL 34 59 1 6 2 0 0 1 0 1 17 0.102 -683.5
2005 AZ NL 24 34 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 3 9 0.206 0.0
2006 AZ NL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.0
2006 BAL AL 20 2 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1.000 0.0
2007 SFG NL 12 17 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.176 0.0
2009 HOU NL 25 28 2 5 0 0 1 2 0 1 9 0.179 0.0
2010 LAD NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 16 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.188

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 NLDS2 ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2003 NLDS2 ATL 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200
2002 WS SFN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 NLCS SFN 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2002 NLDS1 SFN 2 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167
2000 NLDS2 SFN 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 1 9 9 0 44.0 51 28 25 27 5.73

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2004 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 1 1 0 3.0 7 5 1 1 15.00
2003 NLDS2 ATL 1 1 2 2 0 10.7 15 6 7 9 5.06
2002 NLCS SFN 0 0 1 1 0 4.7 5 4 3 3 7.71
2002 NLDS1 SFN 2 0 2 2 0 12.3 9 3 8 8 2.19
2002 WS SFN 0 0 2 2 0 8.0 13 9 2 2 10.12
2000 NLDS2 SFN 0 0 1 1 0 5.3 2 1 4 4 1.69

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 311 266 106 267 5 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 SFN P 22 13 9 13 1 2
1999 SFN P 33 33 13 31 0 2
2000 SFN P 33 32 11 33 0 4
2001 SFN P 33 33 12 34 1 4
2002 SFN P 33 33 15 47 1 2
2003 ATL P 34 34 13 25 1 5
2004 ATL P 34 34 7 38 0 5
2005 ARI P 22 22 7 17 0 2
2006 ARI P 6 6 2 6 0 1
2006 BAL P 20 5 3 2 0 0
2007 SFN P 12 8 6 9 0 1
2009 HOU P 23 13 8 10 1 1
2010 LAN P 6 0 0 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 311

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2004 Pitcher of the Month July
2000 Pitcher of the Month August

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 HOU NL $750,000
2007 SFN NL $380,000
2006 ARI NL $7,875,000
2005 ARI NL $7,375,000
2004 ATL NL $6,200,000
2003 ATL NL $4,662,500
2002 SFN NL $2,862,500
2001 SFN NL $912,500
2000 SFN NL $462,500
1999 SFN NL $220,000
1998 SFN NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $31,870,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1993, 1994, 1995

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Cy Young Award NL 4th 9.0 160 0
2003 Most Valuable Player NL 27th 3.0 448 0