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Russ Ortiz

Colorado Rockies

1974/06/05 35

6-1 215

Encino, CA

R / R

10

the San Francisco Giants in 1995 (4th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Astros 23 13 3 6 0 0 0 85.2 95 56 53 8 48 65 5.57 1.67

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Although only a two-pitch pitcher, Ortiz throws both of them with considerable skill. His fastball has a lot of movement when in the low-90s range, and he is able to pump it into the mid-90s when necessary. He throws hitters off balance with his nice curve.
Flaws
  • Control has been Ortiz's biggest drawback. He needs to emphasize his mechanics when he gets behind in the count. He also needs to focus on keeping runners close, especially when he doesn't have his best stuff.
Career Potential
  • Injuries and inconsistency have put his big-league creds in question.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 30, 2009 Released by the Houston Astros.
April 4, 2009 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
January 13, 2009 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
August 27, 2007 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (elbow injury).
August 21, 2007 Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
August 10, 2007 Missed 57 games (forearm injury).
June 7, 2007 Forearm injury, 15-day DL.
June 5, 2007 Forearm injury, day-to-day.
May 21, 2007 Missed 18 games (elbow injury).
May 3, 2007 Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
January 9, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year contract.
October 30, 2006 Filed for free agency.
June 25, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Orioles.
June 21, 2006 Waived by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
June 13, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
June 6, 2006 Missed 38 games (strained left groin).
May 2, 2006 Strained left groin, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 24th).
August 13, 2005 Missed 49 games (ribcage injury).
June 18, 2005 Ribcage injury, 15-day DL.
December 10, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a four-year contract.
October 29, 2004 Filed for free agency.
November 3, 2003 Atlanta Braves exercised the 2004 club option on his contract.
December 17, 2002 Acquired from the San Francisco Giants.

Trades

January 13, 2009 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
January 9, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants.
June 25, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Orioles.
December 10, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
December 17, 2002 Atlanta Braves traded Damian Moss and Manuel Mateo to the San Francisco Giants for Russ Ortiz.
June 1, 1995 Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 4th round in 1995.

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