Scouting Report: Joey Ortiz
Milwaukee Brewers | SS
Overall
Summary
Joey Ortiz, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop in his third season, broke out with his best game of 2026 on May 12, hitting 2-for-3 with his first home run of the season (395-foot blast to left-center) and 2 RBIs in a 6-4 victory over the Padres. This was his first homer in nearly 10 months (since July 19, 2025). Despite the strong defensive performance (96th percentile in outs above average), Ortiz entered the game with a .181 batting average and .193 slugging percentage through 94 plate appearances. The breakout performance comes amid significant job security pressure, with top prospects Cooper Pratt and Jett Williams waiting in Triple-A to potentially replace him.
Strengths
- Elite defensive metrics (96th percentile in outs above average)
- Broke out with 2-for-3 performance with home run and 2 RBIs
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