Braulio Ortiz
| IP | 300 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.49 |
| WHIP | 1.677 |
| BB/9 | 6.9 |
| SO/9 | 10.32 |
- Full name Braulio Ortiz
- Born 12/20/1991 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 253 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Ortiz made his U.S. debut in 2013 and broke out, finishing the year in high Class A. He has a good pitcher's frame and has started filling out physically. When he maintains his delivery and repeats it, he can pump his fastball up to 97-98 mph at times, usually sitting more in the mid-90s. Signed as a 19-year-old, Ortiz was making his U.S. debut in 2013 and began in the low Class A Kannapolis bullpen. By June he was ready for the rotation and he earned a promotion to high Class A Winston-Salem thanks to his velocity and sink on his fastball. He also throws a slider that flashes average. The White Sox are eager to get him more innings even though he profiles more as a reliever. He doesn't throw consistent strikes because he doesn't repeat his delivery well, and he also is yet to throw a changeup. Ortiz's arm strength is tantalizing, but even the White Sox don't plan to rush him. He's headed back to Winston-Salem to start 2014.
