JUNIOR (2018)
- Hit .231 in 33 games, including eight starts, playing primarily at first base and left field, during his first year with the program
- Four of his 12 hits went for extra bases with three doubles and a home run
- Drove in 13 runs and scored 10 more in 52 at-bats
- Had four RBI and his first Division I homer vs. Northeastern (Feb. 24)
- Drove in three runs vs. La Salle (March 10) and also had three at Iowa (May 1), doubling in both games.
- Led Mizzou with four pinch hits on the year, going 4-for-18 in such spots
SOPHOMORE / LANE CC (2017)
- Enjoyed outstanding 2017 campaign at Lane Community College under head coach Josh Blunt
- Helped guide Lane CC to 28-21 overall record and third place finish in the NWAC Conference
- Started in 48 games and hit .316 with six home runs, eight doubles, three triples and 32 RBI in final campaign
- Earned First-Team All-Conference honors following strong season
FRESHMAN / ARKANSAS STATE (2016)
- Appeared in 52 games with 36 starts in one year at Arkansas State
- Hit .231 with seven doubles, one home run and 14 RBI
- Also competed on the mound, making seven appearances and recording a 1.80 ERA over 5.0 IP
HIGH SCHOOL (TIMBERLINE)
- Standout career under head coach Mark Rubadue at Timberline High School
- Timberline went 18-7 and finished eighth in the state his 2015 senior year
- During his senior campaign, hit .425 with one home run
- Named Timberline MVP after his strong senior year
- Awarded 2015 First-Team All-Conference and All-District in his final year
- Guided Timberline to the state tournament in three of his four years
PERSONAL
- Born on Dec. 22, 1996, in Columbia, South Carolina
- Parents: Father – Robert Ortiz; Mother – Laura Ortiz; Stepmother – Jenn Ortiz
- Plans to major in General Studies/Sports Studies while at the University of Missouri