Ryan Ortiz Drafted by the Oakland A’s
By John Klima
June 10, 2009
Today, the Oakland A’s selected Ryan Ortiz in the 6th round (183rd overall) in the draft. Follow the links below for Baseball Beginnings content on Ortiz.
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Who Will Be The Better Pro: Stephen Strasburg or Mike Leake?
By John Klima
June 5, 2009
(photo: San Diego State)
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Mike Leake picked a bad year to have a good year. The Arizona State right-hander isn’t the most physically imposing pitcher. He could be the guy walking his dog down the street.
In a college season and a draft defined by the star-making status of Stephen Strasburg, Leake’s success has been achieved with less fanfare, less velocity and less stuff. He’ll be drafted in the first round, but few believe he will be a better pro than Strasburg.
Yet Leake shows signs that he has a chance to be a better pro, even if radar guns bury him and he’s been overshadowed by a media myth. Velocity doesn’t win in the big leagues. Movement, location, changing speeds, four pitches and pitching know-how do. In these respects, the little Arizona State right-hander who can touch 92 but get outs with 90 is virtually superior to his more heralded counterpart.
Scouting video: Ryan Ortiz, C, Oregon State
By John Klima
April 28, 2009
A very solid hitter, Ortiz is an interesting player. The view here is that his best baseball is in front of him. I think he’s going to hit. There’s some work to do behind the plate, but I’ve seen nothing to make me think he isn’t athletic enough not to make those adjustments. Have a look at what he can do.
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Ryan Ortiz Drafted by the Oakland A’s
Ryan Ortiz, Catcher, OSU (2009 Draft)
By John Klima
March 27, 2009
DRAFT CARD: Ryan Ortiz, C,
Oregon State (2009 draft)
6-3, 205, BR/TR
Games seen: 2, Innings: 9
