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CLASS OF 2026

RHP
OF

Jose
Ortega

Calexico High (HS) • CA
6' 3" • 198LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Playa Vista Orioles

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Pitching

Fastball

85.6
Velocity (max)
1/06/24
80.5 - 85.6
Velo Range
1/06/24
2079
Spin Rate (avg)
1/06/24

Changeup

73.1 - 76.5
Velo Range
1/06/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

70.8 - 74.6
Velo Range
1/06/24
1673
Spin Rate (avg)
1/06/24
Power
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/06/24
94.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/06/24
373
Distance (max)
1/06/24
38
Sweet Spot %
1/06/24
Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/06/24
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/06/24
13.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/06/24
88
Hard Hit %
1/06/24
Run
7.40
60-yd
1/06/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
1/06/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
60 Yard Dash
7.40
Outfield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
13.8
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Position
7.40
60-yard
78
OF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
Exit Velocity Max
101.8
Exit Velocity Avg
94.8
Distance Max
373
Distance Avg
231
Launch Angle Avg
16.913
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
94.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
72.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2079
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1673
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Splitter
Velocity Avg
74.7
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 85.6
Velo Range
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,177
Spin Rate (max)
2,079
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.6
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 74.6
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,041
Spin Rate (max)
1,673
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
76.5
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 76.5
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2024
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
RSi
Vertical Jump

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

4/02/25
I got my first look at Ortega and I walked away following his outing very impressed. The first thing you notice with him is his size at 6-3, 198 lbs and how mature he looks at only 17 years old. Once he threw his first pitch, you immediately notice his raw ability on the mound and his standout 3 pitch repertoire. He worked hitters with a sinking FB at 85-87 mph and found a lot of success at the top of the zone and on the inner half to blow up barrels. His SL (68-71 mph) was his main secondary and induced many whiffs and strikeouts during the outing. It displayed tight horizontal spin and it was a power pitch for him. The most intriguing pitch however, was his SPLT. It was 76-77 mph and played off his FB at a high level. It had a few tendencies to back up on him and have too much spin but those were on rare occasions. When it was on, which came at a high rate, it disappeared from barrels with its late, downward movement. Ortega had strong command for it and I still think it’s a developing pitch for him that can continue to improve over time. He ended up finishing with a CG shutout while only allowing 3 hits and struck out 7 Huskie batters. He had quick innings while he was out there and finished the game on only 78 pitches. At the plate, Ortega also did damage. He finished 2-3 with a 2-run double off the LF wall and also hit a single up the middle in the 6th inning. He gets extended with his bat head and creates whip with the barrel when coming through the hitting zone. He chased a few off-speed pitches out of the zone in his 1st AB but made adjustments in his 2nd and 3rd PAs that resulted in hits and also runs on the board for the Bulldogs. Overall, Ortega looked the part on both sides of the ball and his strong performance helped Calexico move to 11-3-1 in 2025.
1/06/24

Jose Ortega, Calexico High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. physical frame with present strength
Delivery: RH. stretch only with a quick leg lift and sequences his hands well from a deep low set. there is intent in the operation with ability to work down the mound with body control.
Arm Action: RH. working from an almost low 3/4 slot the arm swing is smooth, loose and fast with whippy like arm speed. repeats his arm path consistently with starter profile.
FB: T85.6, 80.5-85.6 mph. shows above average life with run to the arm side. feel for the strike zone. T2177, 2079 average rpm.
SL: 76.6 mph. sweeper style SLD with good action and feel for the pitch. T2041, 1673 average rpm.
SPLT: 76.5 mph. flashes plus potential with hard late sink to the pitch.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. good body control with quickness off the line

1/06/24

Jose Ortega, Calexico High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. physical frame with present strength
Hit: RHH. open balanced stance with small knee bend. hands are set lower right off the back shoulder with low back elbow and loose hands. small leg lift with a shift into the back leg in the load. gets to launch consistently. the lower 1/2 is aggressive with fast hands and strength through the sequence. small tilt in the finish with lift in the path allows him to elevate the ball consistently to the middle/pull side of the field. 75.4 mph bat speed with 13.9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 94.8 mph. 373' max distance. power is impressive with consistent feel to lift the ball with authority. ball carries from the middle of the field to the pull side. launch 2 BP HR's. it's line to line potential power.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. arm is loose and quick with carry to to his throws.
Defense: moves well with good feel for his footwork and glove.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. good body control with quickness off the line

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