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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Joey Ortiz, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop in his third season, broke out with his best game of 2026 on May 12, hitting 2-for-3 with his first home run of the season (395-foot blast to left-center) and 2 RBIs in a 6-4 victory over the Padres. This was his first homer in nearly 10 months (since July 19, 2025). Despite the strong defensive performance (96th percentile in outs above average), Ortiz entered the game with a .181 batting average and .193 slugging percentage through 94 plate appearances. The breakout performance comes amid significant job security pressure, with top prospects Cooper Pratt and Jett Williams waiting in Triple-A to potentially replace him.
Strengths
- + Elite defensive metrics (96th percentile in outs above average)
- + Broke out with 2-for-3 performance with home run and 2 RBIs
- + First home run in nearly 10 months shows power potential
- + 395-foot blast demonstrates raw power capability
- + Nearly added grand slam with bases-loaded drive to warning track
- + Team showed strong support and excitement for his performance
- + Brewers won 5th straight game with his contribution
Weaknesses
- - Extremely poor offensive metrics entering the game (.181 BA, .193 SLG, 27 OPS+)
- - Only 1 extra-base hit on season before Tuesday's homer
- - Worst hitter in league over last 20+ months
- - Significant job security concerns with top prospects waiting
- - Playing time has fluctuated throughout season
- - Advanced offensive metrics described as 'much lower across the board'
- - Long drought without home run (nearly 10 months)
- - High pressure situation with $50M+ prospect Cooper Pratt signed to extension
About
Joey Ortiz is a shortstop for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Recent News
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May 15, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Joey Ortiz went 2-for-3 and hit his first homer Tuesday in the Brewers' 6-4 defeat of the Padres.
May 13, 2026