Juan Ortega
Juan Manuel (Escolche) Ortega
Born: April 10, 2006
Acarigua, Portuguesa VE
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 177
Career: 2025-2026
Juan (Escolche) Ortega has compiled a career batting average of .264 with 4 home runs and 19 RBI in his 41-game career with the Orioles and Delmarva Shorebirds. He began playing during the 2025 season and has taken the field during the 2026 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R | FLCL | Orioles | 41 | 136 | 110 | 22 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30 | .264 | .397 | .436 | .833 | 48 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | A | CARL | Delmarva Shorebirds | 13 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .119 | .213 | .333 | .546 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 41 | 136 | 110 | 22 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30 | .264 | .397 | .436 | .833 | 48 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R | FLCL | Orioles | C | 24 | 213 | 20 | 9 | 2 | .963 | 9.708 | 3 | 43 | 13 | 23.2 |
| 2025 | R | FLCL | Orioles | 1B | 14 | 94 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .979 | 6.786 | ||||
| 2026 | A | CARL | Delmarva Shorebirds | 1B | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 4.000 | ||||
| Totals | 38 | 307 | 21 | 11 | 9 | .968 | 8.632 | 3 | 43 | 13 | 23.2 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | R | Florida Complex League | Orioles | BAL | May 5, 2025 | July 24, 2025 |
| 2026 | A | Carolina League | Delmarva Shorebirds |
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