Height
5'10"
Weight
192 lbs
Age
27
College
New Mexico State
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 311 | 0.23517169 | 18 | 112 | 0.6530352 | 27 | 226 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Joey Ortiz's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Brewers earns a C+ CVI as a textbook depth acquisition that checks the boxes without moving the needle. The 26-year-old shortstop profiles as organizational depth rather than an everyday solution, making this pre-arbitration salary perfectly aligned with his projected 0.5-1.0 WAR ceiling as a utility infielder. Milwaukee gets defensive versatility and a competent bat against lefties at true replacement-level cost, which fits their model of maximizing value from the margins while bigger names command premium dollars. The Brewers are clearly viewing Ortiz as insurance behind their established middle infield rather than a building block, and at this price point, he doesn't need to be anything more than a solid bench piece to justify the investment. This is smart, low-risk roster construction — not the type of move that transforms a competitive window, but the kind of depth signing that allows contending teams to weather injuries without major drop-off. For a franchise consistently finding value in the cracks of the market, Ortiz represents exactly the type of under-the-radar addition that can quietly contribute 60-80 games of competent baseball.
Performance Analysis
Joey Ortiz grades as a solid performer among MLB shortstops, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.233 batting average and a 0.650 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 18 home runs and 109 RBI through 306 games (a 10-HR, 58-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 25 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 27, Joey is a key contributor for the Brewers. A 306-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ BOS | L 0-5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tue, 4/7 | @ BOS | L 2-3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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