Héctor Ortiz
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 205lb (183cm, 92kg)
Born:
October 14, 1969
in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
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Died:
February 28, 2024
in Phoenix, AZ
Buried:
Desert Hills Memorial Park, Scottsdale, AZ
Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 35th round of the 1988 MLB June Amateur Draft from Ranger College (Ranger, TX).
High School: Luis Hernaiz Verone HS (Canovanas, Puerto Rico)
Schools: Paris Junior College (Paris, TX), Ranger College (Ranger, TX)
Debut:
September 14, 1998
(Age 28-335d,
17,369th in major league history)
vs. OAK 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
May 15, 2002
(Age 32-213d)
vs. CHW 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2001 season
Full Name: Héctor Ortiz
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