Roberto Ortiz | |
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Ortiz in 2017 | |
Born: (1984-12-16) December 16, 1984 (age 40) Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
MLB debut | |
May 14, 2016 | |
Crew Information | |
Umpiring crew | G (7) |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Roberto Carlos Ortiz Maymi (born December 16, 1984) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. He made his debut on May 14, 2016, becoming the first MLB umpire since Delfin Colon to have been born in Puerto Rico. He wears number 40, which was most recently worn by former umpire Jeff Gosney.
During the 2016 season, Ortiz umpired eight games (two as the home plate umpire), and during 2017 he umpired 66 games (14 behind the plate).
See also
References
- "Washington Nationals 6, Miami Marlins 4 (1)". Retrosheet. May 14, 2016.
- ^ "Major League Debut of Umpire Roberto Ortiz (40)". closecallsports.com. May 14, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- "Major League Umpire Roster". MLB.com. March 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- "Roberto Ortiz". Retrosheet. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
External links
- "Roberto Ortiz". closecallsports.com.
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