Samuel
Ortiz

Ortiz contributed effectively on the mound, in the field, and at the plate. He went 7-for-12 hitting with two walks, one double, four RBIs, and two stolen bases. Against Racine Park, he pitched five innings and allowed no runs on two hits and two walks, while striking out 10.

Ortiz started the game against Sussex Hamilton and pitched five innings, allowing four hits and zero walks while striking out five. He allowed one earned run and shifted the momentum of the 5-1 win by hitting a two-run home run. He finished the game 1-for-3 at the plate.

Samuel Ortiz, Franklin (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 178-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame with long levers present.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, good extension down the mound, smooth.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long, smooth arm action.
FB: T83, 79-81 mph. Cut/ride through the zone, lives up, smooth out of the hand, firm. T2149, 2017 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 bite, depth with sweep, thrown for strikes. T2417, 2295 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Samuel Ortiz, Franklin (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 178-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame with long levers present.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, heavy leg kick, slightly closed off, bat wiggle and pre-pitch rhythm. Works in rhythm, repeats, matches plane, uses the entire field, flashed feel for the barrel. 67.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Compact arm action, over the top.
Defense: Soft hands, two hand funnel into body, short shuffle step to target.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 60.76 Edge Score

Sam Ortiz displays a lengthier and athletic 6-foot-2, 184-pound frame with projection. On the mound, he threw four and one-third innings allowing zero runs, one hit, and three walks while striking out seven. His fastball was thrown 79-82 mph complemented with a 68-70 mph slider. He showcases a clean and smooth delivery with a loose arm. Ortiz is someone to keep an eye on as he continues to project.

Samuel Ortiz, Franklin (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds. Long levers, athletic and projectable.
Delivery: Smooth, gets to leg lift fast, moderate leg lift, hand break to complete arm path and rotation through, stays on plane, athletic finish with occasional leg swing through.
Arm Action: RH. Complete arc, 3/4 slot, whippy.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Thrown downhill, should live up in zone, mostly straight. T1929, 1886 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. 12/6, small pop out of hand, can land. T2230, 2173 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. More 11/5 tilt, developing feel, plays well off of fastball. T2210, 2139 average rpm.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 24.70 max vertical.

Samuel Ortiz, Franklin (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds. Long levers, athletic and projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, athletic set up, gets to strong hitting position on time. Leverages the ball out front and drives it through both gaps, ball jumps, hitterish look. 65.1 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 323' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. 3/4 slot, quick arm, accurate arm with carry.
Defense: Smooth mover, good feet, rangy.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 24.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 58.76 Edge Score

INF/RHP Sam Ortiz (Franklin, 2026) impressed both as a position player and a pitcher at Sunday’s showcase. The long-levered 6-foot-2, 172 pound athlete displayed impressive ability to drive the ball through both gaps with a consistent short and quick bat path and hit the 2nd farthest ball of the event of 322 feet. Overall, it's a hitterish look at the plate from Ortiz. In the infield, Ortiz showed off first step quickness to both the backhand and up the middle. On the mound, Ortiz has an effortless delivery with the ability to pound the fastball to areas of the zone and was up to 81 mph. He also has a couple of different breaking balls that play well off of his fastball. Overall, it was a solid day as a two-way prospect from the Junior.