Hector Ortiz, born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, played 5 seasons (1998–2002) primarily as a catcher, mostly with the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers. He collected 75 hits and 1 home runs with a .288 batting average.
- Born
- October 14, 1969 · Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico · 36 major leaguers from Río Piedras
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Teams
- Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers
- Died
- 2024
Batting
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kansas City Royals | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | Kansas City Royals | 26 | 88 | 15 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 8 | .386 |
| 2001 | Kansas City Royals | 56 | 154 | 12 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 24 | .247 |
| 2002 | Texas Rangers | 7 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .214 |
| Career | 93 | 260 | 29 | 75 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 33 | .288 |