Abimelec Ortiz Showing Off In-Game Power
1 year agoTexas Rangers prospect Abimelec Ortiz signed with the club after he didn't hear his name called in the 2021 draft. A native of Puerto Rico, Ortiz reached the pros by way of Florida Southwestern State College. He posted uninspiring results through his first two seasons in the organization but has shown massive strides in 2023. The left-handed slugger swings the bat with speed and strength, attacking the ball and hitting to all parts of the field while demonstrating fantastic power. Furthermore, while he still strikes out at a relatively high clip, he has shown an increased tendency to work counts and draw more walks this season. Defensively, Ortiz had previously shown promise as a potential right-fielder considering he runs fine and has a lively arm. However, his big frame and bat-first approach have mainly limited him to first base with the Rangers. This past week, Ortiz went 12-for-21 with three walks and four strikeouts. He also delivered three homers and three doubles, driving in eight runs.
Source: FanGraphs
Source: FanGraphs