Luis Ortiz
Born:
09/22/1995 (Age: 28)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 230
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 230
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
1st Rd. (30th Overall), 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft (TEX); Traded to MIL 8/1/2016; Traded to BAL 7/31/2018
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | August 30th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 8/27/2018 |
| Level: | Triple-A |
| Affiliate: | Norfolk Tides |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large frame, thick build w/ soft middle. Below-avg athlete, maintaining weight will always be a priority.
Mechanical Notes
Simple semi-windup, low-maintenance operation, repeats well. Plungy off-line arm-circle, H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2018 | 30 | 40 | Swingman | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 50 | — | — | Average FB, low-90s sinker he keeps around the zone. |
| Average FB, low-90s sinker he keeps around the zone. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 50 | 50 | 92 | 90-94 | Mixes 4sm (91-94) and 2sm (90-91). |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Downhill angle, occasional armside run. |
| Downhill angle, occasional armside run. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 45 | — | — | Attacks the zone, more control than command. Catches barrels when he elevates. |
| Attacks the zone, more control than command. Catches barrels when he elevates. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 45 | 50 | 84 | 83-87 | Flashes sharp bite and two-plane depth at best, though lengthy arm action costs him consistency. Spinner that backs up on him at times. Playable now, will finish w/ avg slider. |
| Flashes sharp bite and two-plane depth at best, though lengthy arm action costs him consistency. Spinner that backs up on him at times. Playable now, will finish w/ avg slider. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 85 | 84-86 | Flashes avg at best w/ moderate tumble and fade. Inconsistent, floats over the plate often and gets hit hard. Needs to develop into a playable pitch to work against LHH. |
| Flashes avg at best w/ moderate tumble and fade. Inconsistent, floats over the plate often and gets hit hard. Needs to develop into a playable pitch to work against LHH. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 45 | 50 | — | — | Fastball-heavy approach, works quick and gets contact outs. SL is primary off-speed. Throws strikes w/ avg stuff. |
| Fastball-heavy approach, works quick and gets contact outs. SL is primary off-speed. Throws strikes w/ avg stuff. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Below Average | Below Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks stuff for true ML rotation spot on a contender, though control over decent stuff mix could fit in swingman/spot-starter role.
