José Ortega (baseball)

José Ortega
Pitcher
Born: (1988-10-12) October 12, 1988 (age 36)
Caja Seca, Venezuela
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 8, 2012, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
April 26, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average5.74
Strikeouts15
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Teams

José Antonio (Chourio) Ortega (born October 12, 1988) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Detroit Tigers

2012: Debut with Tigers

Ortega was called up to the Major Leagues by the Detroit Tigers in June 2012.[1] He made his Major League debut on June 8, 2012 against the Cincinnati Reds giving up two hits in 1⁄3 innings pitched.[2] After the game, Ortega was sent back down to minor league Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.[3]

2013

Ortega started the 2013 season with the Mud Hens where he went 1–0 with a 0.00 ERA in 14 innings pitched[4] before being called up by the Tigers on April 29.[5]

2014

Ortega was called up again on April 26, 2014 to add a fresh arm after the bullpen was heavily used that week.[6] He had to be used right away when starter Aníbal Sánchez came out of the game in the 3rd inning. Ortega gave up four runs over 11⁄3 innings without giving up a hit, while allowing five walks.[7] He was optioned back to the Mud Hens on May 6, 2014 to make room for Robbie Ray. On August 29, 2014, he was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers. From June 19 on, Ortega had a 4.78 ERA and a .406 OBP against with the Mud Hens.[8]

Colorado Rockies

Ortega signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies on November 22, 2014.[9]

Vaqueros Laguna

On April 1, 2016, Ortega signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on April 10, 2016.

Sioux Falls Canaries

On April 20, 2017, Ortega signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On January 9, 2018, Ortega was traded to the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 7, 2018.

Road Warriors

On May 9, 2018, Ortega signed with the Road Warriors of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

York Revolution

On February 26, 2019, Ortega signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 6, 2019.

Lincoln Saltdogs

On June 4, 2019, Ortega signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association. He was released on June 18, 2019.

References

  1. ^ Schmehl, James (June 6, 2012). "Detroit Tigers call up two from Triple-A Toledo; Alex Avila placed on 15-day DL and catcher Omir Santos demoted". MLive. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  2. ^ Lowe, John (June 9, 2012). "Cincinnati 6, Detroit 5 (10 inn.): Tigers waste 8th-inning lead after rallying from 4-0". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  3. ^ Iott, Chris (June 9, 2012). "Detroit Tigers option rookie right-hander Jose Ortega to Triple-A Toledo". MLive. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  4. ^ "Jose Ortega 2013 Minor League stats".
  5. ^ Duffey, Gene (May 2, 2013). "Ortega hoping to stick in Tigers' bullpen". MLB. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  6. ^ Donnelly, Patrick (April 26, 2014). "Tigers call up Ortega to aid tired bullpen". MLB. Archived from the original on April 27, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  7. ^ Iott, Chris (April 26, 2014). "Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez leaves game in third inning due to blister on right middle finger". MLive. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  8. ^ Beck, Jason (August 29, 2014). "Ortega designated for assignment after tough stretch". MLB. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "Minor Moves: Lannan, Cisnero, Savery, Laffey, Britton, Triunfel". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.