85.6
Velocity (max)
1/06/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
OF
Jose
Ortega
Calexico (HS) • CA
6' 3" • 198LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Playa Vista Orioles
6' 3" • 198LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Playa Vista Orioles
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
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
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
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
7.40
60-yd
1/06/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
1/06/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
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.
13.8
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
373
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.913
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
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
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
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
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2079
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1673
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
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+
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.
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
RSi
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.
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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