2025 Stats
AVG
.230
HR
7
RBI
43
R
56
SB
11
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Ortiz was shipped to the Brewers from the Orioles in the Corbin Burnes trade in February, and the infielder delivered a solid rookie campaign with 11 home runs, 11 steals, 60 RBI, 58 runs and a .239/.329/.398 slash line in 142 games (511 plate appearances). He primarily played third base, where he produced plus-eight Defensive Runs Saved and plus-11 Outs Above Average, but he's expected to shift to shortstop in 2025 following the departure of Willy Adames. Ortiz wasn't typically a huge threat for homers or stolen bases in the minors, but he could push past the 15-15 mark in an everyday role. His strong defense and 11.3 percent walk rate should provide some stability to keep him in the lineup through slumps, but he'll more than likely be hitting in the bottom half of Milwaukee's order. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Brewers in March of 2025.
Reinstated from IL on Monday
The Brewers activated Ortiz (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday
Analysis
Ortiz will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Phillies, with his return from the shelf pushing Andruw Monasterio back into a utility infielder role. Though he holds a weak .612 OPS on the season, Ortiz has performed much better since the All-Star break, slashing .294/.330/.394 slash line with one home run and two steals in 32 second-half contests.
Ortiz will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Phillies, with his return from the shelf pushing Andruw Monasterio back into a utility infielder role. Though he holds a weak .612 OPS on the season, Ortiz has performed much better since the All-Star break, slashing .294/.330/.394 slash line with one home run and two steals in 32 second-half contests.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+16%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+26%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .731 | 305 | 8 | 35 | .253 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .630 | 682 | 10 | 72 | .225 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .706 | 130 | 2 | 10 | .279 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .562 | 312 | 5 | 33 | .210 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .776 | 154 | 6 | 21 | .220 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .706 | 357 | 5 | 39 | .246 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .586 | 21 | 0 | 4 | .300 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .231 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .077 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+9%
OPS on Road
2025
+52%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .631 | 468 | 11 | 50 | .208 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .688 | 519 | 7 | 57 | .258 | ||||
| 2025Home | .475 | 210 | 3 | 15 | .177 | ||||
| 2025Away | .724 | 232 | 4 | 28 | .281 | ||||
| 2024Home | .792 | 245 | 8 | 35 | .240 | ||||
| 2024Away | .667 | 266 | 3 | 25 | .237 | ||||
| 2023Home | .308 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .154 | ||||
| 2023Away | .538 | 21 | 0 | 4 | .250 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Joey Ortiz compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.41BB Rate
5.9%K Rate
14.5%BABIP
.258ISO
.093AVG
.230OBP
.281SLG
.324OPS
.605wOBA
.272Exit Velocity
85.5 mphHard Hit Rate
26.4%Barrels/PA
2.5%Expected BA
.249Expected SLG
.344Sprint Speed
23.8 ft/secGround Ball %
42.5%Line Drive %
17.9%Fly Ball %
39.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The definition of a spare piece for Baltimore, Ortiz was shipped to Milwaukee along with DL Hall in exchange for Corbin Burnes in a contract year. The righty-hitting Ortiz is a plus defender who can play all over the infield, but he didn't project to provide enough offensive impact to play ahead of players like Jackson Holliday or Gunnar Henderson long term. Ortiz is a capable offensive player - he slashed .321/.378/.507 with nine home runs, 11 steals and a 17.7 percent strikeout rate in 88 games at Triple-A, good for a 121 wRC+. However, his .373 BABIP and the fact he turns 26 in July make that Triple-A production less impressive. Ortiz is a candidate to hit 10 homers and steal 10 bases without hurting your batting average, but he could hit at the bottom of the lineup against righties. He enters the season only eligible at second base, but Ortiz should play pretty regularly at third base early this season and he could be the shortstop of the future if Willy Adames leaves next offseason in free agency or gets traded during the season.
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On track for minimum IL stay
Ortiz (hamstring) said Thursday that he's running at close to 100 percent and is on track for activation from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Monday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Hopes to return when first eligible
Ortiz (hamstring) fielded grounders Monday and hopes to be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Sept. 1, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Hits IL
The Brewers placed Ortiz (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Dealing with hamstring injury
Ortiz has been diagnosed with a left hamstring injury after exiting Thursday's win over the Cubs in the fifth inning, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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Departs with apparent injury
Ortiz exited Thursday's game against the Cubs in the bottom of the fifth inning with an apparent left leg injury, Sophia Minnaert of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin reports.
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Shift to shortstop on tap?
Brewers GM Matt Arnold indicated Thursday that Ortiz and Brice Turang will be considered for a move to shortstop with Willy Adames headed to free agency, reports Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Analysis
Ortiz came up as a shortstop but primarily played third base during his first season with Milwaukee, and he graded out as a strong defender with plus-seven DRS and plus-11 OAA in nearly 1,000 innings at the hot corner during the regular season. Milwaukee is soon to have a glaring hole in the infield with Adames headed for free agency, and Ortiz is a logical candidate to slide over to shortstop. Turang is also an elite defender -- he's a Gold Glove finalist at second base -- but Ortiz's bat likely fits better at shortstop.
Ortiz came up as a shortstop but primarily played third base during his first season with Milwaukee, and he graded out as a strong defender with plus-seven DRS and plus-11 OAA in nearly 1,000 innings at the hot corner during the regular season. Milwaukee is soon to have a glaring hole in the infield with Adames headed for free agency, and Ortiz is a logical candidate to slide over to shortstop. Turang is also an elite defender -- he's a Gold Glove finalist at second base -- but Ortiz's bat likely fits better at shortstop.