Win–loss record 0–3 Role Baseball player Salary 480,000 USD (2012) Name Jose Ortega Career start 2007 | Strikeouts 15 Weight 84 kg Earned run average 5.74 Height 1.80 m Position Pitcher | |
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Number 56 (Detroit Tigers / Pitcher) | ||
José Antonio (Chourio) Ortega (born October 12, 1988) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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2012: Debut with Tigers
Ortega was called up to the Major Leagues by the Detroit Tigers in June 2012. He made his Major League debut on June 8, 2012 against the Cincinnati Reds giving up two hits in 1⁄3 innings pitched. After the game, Ortega was sent back down to minor league Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.
2013
Ortega started the 2013 season with the Mud Hens where he went 1–0 with a 0.00 ERA in 14 innings pitched before being called up by the Tigers on April 29.
2014
Ortega was called up again on April 26, 2014 to add a fresh arm after the bullpen was heavily used that week. He had to be used right away when starter Aníbal Sánchez came out of the game in the 3rd inning. Ortega gave up four runs over 1 1⁄3 innings without giving up a hit, while allowing five walks. He was optioned back to the Mud Hens on May 6, 2014 to make room for Robbie Ray. On August 29, 2014, he was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers. From June 19 on, Ortega had a 4.78 ERA and a .406 OBP against with the Mud Hens.
Colorado Rockies
Ortega signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on November 22, 2014.
Vaqueros Laguna
On April 1, 2016, Ortega signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on April 10, 2016.
