The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
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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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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
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