Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Chris Cortez, 22-year-old starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was promoted to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas on May 6, 2026. The No. 12 prospect in the Angels system was selected in the second round (45th overall) of the 2024 MLB Draft. In his first five starts with High-A Tri-City in 2026, Cortez posted a 4.67 ERA with 26 walks and 13 strikeouts over 17.1 innings. He spent 2025 with Tri-City, making 26 starts with a 4.28 ERA over 113.2 innings, striking out 114 batters. At Texas A&M (2022-24), he compiled a 19-7 record with a 4.67 ERA and 173 strikeouts over 150.1 innings, earning D1Baseball Third Team All-American honors as a junior in a multi-inning relief role with a 2.78 ERA.
Strengths
- + No. 12 prospect in Angels system
- + Second round draft pick (45th overall) in 2024
- + Strong strikeout ability (114 K in 2025, 173 K at Texas A&M)
- + Earned D1Baseball Third Team All-American honors
- + Posted 2.01 ERA over six starts in May 2025
- + Held opponents to .224 average in 2025
- + Power arsenal with plus pitches
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Chris Cortez is a rp for the Los Angeles Angels.
Player Overview
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Los Angeles Angels