Rafael Ortega #5
- CF
- B/T: L/R
- 6' 0"/200
- Age: 34
- Rafael Angel Ortega
- Status: Active
- Born: 5/15/1991 in El Tigre, Venezuela
- MLB Debut: 9/30/2012
2025 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 91 | .231 | 3 | 18 | 4 | .719 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 4820 | .287 | 95 | 598 | 294 | .788 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1150 | .245 | 22 | 110 | 49 | .671 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2025 MiLB Stats | 91 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 4 | .231 | .301 | .719 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 4820 | 833 | 1382 | 95 | 598 | 294 | .287 | .362 | .788 |
| MLB Career Stats | 1150 | 140 | 282 | 22 | 110 | 49 | .245 | .322 | .671 |
- Next LAR Game: 11-05 @ ORI
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Latest Transactions
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October 15, 2025 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Cardenales de Lara. |
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August 15, 2025 | Syracuse Mets released CF Rafael Ortega. |
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August 5, 2025 | Syracuse Mets activated CF Rafael Ortega from the 7-day injured list. |
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July 24, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets. |
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July 24, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets. |
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July 17, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to FCL Mets. |
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July 17, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to FCL Mets. |
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May 27, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to Brooklyn Cyclones. |
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May 27, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to Brooklyn Cyclones. |
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April 23, 2025 | Syracuse Mets placed CF Rafael Ortega on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 12, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to Brooklyn Cyclones. |
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April 12, 2025 | Syracuse Mets sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to Brooklyn Cyclones. |
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March 27, 2025 | Syracuse Mets placed CF Rafael Ortega on the 7-day injured list. |
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November 19, 2024 | New York Mets signed free agent CF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 19, 2024 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Syracuse Mets. |
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October 10, 2024 | CF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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May 17, 2024 | Charlotte Knights activated LF Rafael Ortega. |
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May 17, 2024 | Chicago White Sox sent LF Rafael Ortega outright to Charlotte Knights. |
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May 15, 2024 | Chicago White Sox designated LF Rafael Ortega for assignment. |
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April 26, 2024 | Chicago White Sox activated LF Rafael Ortega. |
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April 26, 2024 | Chicago White Sox activated LF Rafael Ortega. |
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April 26, 2024 | Chicago White Sox selected the contract of LF Rafael Ortega from Charlotte Knights. |
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January 5, 2024 | Chicago White Sox signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract. |
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January 5, 2024 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Charlotte Knights. |
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October 24, 2023 | LF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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October 24, 2023 | New York Mets sent LF Rafael Ortega outright to Syracuse Mets. |
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August 1, 2023 | New York Mets selected the contract of LF Rafael Ortega from Syracuse Mets. |
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June 18, 2023 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Syracuse Mets. |
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June 18, 2023 | New York Mets signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract. |
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June 7, 2023 | Round Rock Express released LF Rafael Ortega. |
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April 2, 2023 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Round Rock Express. |
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March 31, 2023 | Texas Rangers signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract. |
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March 28, 2023 | New York Yankees released LF Rafael Ortega. |
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January 2, 2023 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. |
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January 2, 2023 | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated LF Rafael Ortega. |
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December 24, 2022 | New York Yankees signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract. |
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November 18, 2022 | LF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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November 10, 2022 | Chicago Cubs activated LF Rafael Ortega from the 60-day injured list. |
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September 14, 2022 | Chicago Cubs placed LF Rafael Ortega on the 60-day injured list. Right ring finger fracture. |
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December 26, 2021 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui. |
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December 26, 2021 | Caribes de Anzoategui activated LF Rafael Ortega. |
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May 26, 2021 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of LF Rafael Ortega, , and from Iowa Cubs. |
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April 30, 2021 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Iowa Cubs from Cubs Alternate Training Site. |
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April 30, 2021 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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April 30, 2021 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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January 29, 2021 | OF Rafael Ortega assigned to Venezuela. |
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November 17, 2020 | OF Rafael Ortega assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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November 16, 2020 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 16, 2020 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent OF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 16, 2020 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega. |
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November 2, 2020 | LF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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January 22, 2020 | Atlanta Braves invited non-roster LF Rafael Ortega to spring training. |
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January 17, 2020 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Gwinnett Stripers. |
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January 15, 2020 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui. |
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December 4, 2019 | Atlanta Braves signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract. |
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December 2, 2019 | LF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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August 13, 2019 | Atlanta Braves selected the contract of LF Rafael Ortega from Gwinnett Stripers. |
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January 28, 2019 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Gwinnett Stripers. |
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November 18, 2018 | Atlanta Braves signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 1, 2018 | Caribes de Anzoategui signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega. |
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October 17, 2018 | LF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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October 11, 2018 | Miami Marlins sent LF Rafael Ortega outright to New Orleans Baby Cakes. |
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August 10, 2018 | Miami Marlins selected the contract of LF Rafael Ortega from New Orleans Baby Cakes. |
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January 30, 2018 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Venezuela. |
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December 15, 2017 | Miami Marlins signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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December 15, 2017 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to New Orleans Baby Cakes. |
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November 6, 2017 | CF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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October 27, 2017 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui. |
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August 1, 2017 | El Paso Chihuahuas activated CF Rafael Ortega from the 7-day disabled list. |
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July 23, 2017 | El Paso Chihuahuas placed LF Rafael Ortega on the 7-day disabled list. |
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December 19, 2016 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas. |
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December 13, 2016 | San Diego Padres signed free agent LF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 18, 2016 | LF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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November 17, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels sent LF Rafael Ortega outright to Salt Lake Bees. |
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November 14, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels designated LF Rafael Ortega for assignment. |
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October 29, 2016 | LF Rafael Ortega assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui. |
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August 29, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels recalled LF Rafael Ortega from Salt Lake Bees. |
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June 11, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels optioned LF Rafael Ortega to Salt Lake Bees. |
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May 17, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels recalled Rafael Ortega from Salt Lake Bees. |
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May 6, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels optioned CF Rafael Ortega to Salt Lake Bees. |
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April 16, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels recalled Rafael Ortega from Salt Lake Bees. |
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April 2, 2016 | Los Angeles Angels optioned CF Rafael Ortega to Salt Lake Bees. |
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December 1, 2015 | Los Angeles Angels signed free agent Rafael Ortega. |
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November 6, 2015 | CF Rafael Ortega elected free agency. |
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September 20, 2015 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Tiburones de La Guaira. |
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February 4, 2015 | St. Louis Cardinals invited non-roster CF Rafael Ortega to spring training. |
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October 9, 2014 | OF Rafael Ortega assigned to Tiburones de La Guaira. |
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September 10, 2014 | St. Louis Cardinals sent CF Rafael Ortega outright to Memphis Redbirds. |
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September 8, 2014 | St. Louis Cardinals designated CF Rafael Ortega for assignment. |
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August 26, 2014 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Memphis Redbirds from Springfield Cardinals. |
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July 2, 2014 | Springfield Cardinals activated CF Rafael Ortega from the 7-day disabled list. |
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June 30, 2014 | Springfield Cardinals sent CF Rafael Ortega on a rehab assignment to GCL Cardinals. |
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June 3, 2014 | Springfield Cardinals placed CF Rafael Ortega on the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 1, 2014 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Springfield Cardinals from Memphis Redbirds. |
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March 10, 2014 | St. Louis Cardinals optioned CF Rafael Ortega to Memphis Redbirds. |
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January 6, 2014 | St. Louis Cardinals claimed Rafael Ortega off waivers from Texas Rangers. |
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December 30, 2013 | Texas Rangers designated Rafael Ortega for assignment. |
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November 27, 2013 | Texas Rangers claimed CF Rafael Ortega off waivers from Colorado Rockies. |
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October 10, 2013 | OF Rafael Ortega assigned to Tiburones de La Guaira. |
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September 30, 2013 | Colorado Rockies recalled Rafael Ortega from Tulsa Drillers. |
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July 4, 2013 | Rafael Ortega roster status changed by Tulsa Drillers. |
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May 11, 2013 | Tulsa Drillers activated CF Rafael Ortega from the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 24, 2013 | Tulsa Drillers placed CF Rafael Ortega on the 7-day disabled list. staph infection |
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April 11, 2013 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Rockies Extended Spring Training. |
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March 31, 2013 | Rafael Ortega assigned to Rockies Extended Spring Training from Tulsa Drillers. |
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March 11, 2013 | Colorado Rockies optioned Rafael Ortega to Tulsa Drillers. |
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September 30, 2012 | Colorado Rockies selected the contract of Rafael Ortega from Modesto Nuts. |
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April 17, 2012 | Rafael Ortega roster status changed by Modesto Nuts. |
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March 31, 2012 | Modesto Nuts placed CF Rafael Ortega on the 7-day disabled list. |
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September 7, 2011 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Modesto Nuts from Asheville Tourists. |
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April 7, 2011 | Rafael Ortega assigned to Asheville Tourists from Casper Ghosts. |
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April 7, 2010 | Rafael Ortega assigned to Casper Ghosts from DSL Rockies. |
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October 8, 2009 | CF Rafael Ortega assigned to Tiburones de La Guaira. |
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January 30, 2008 | Colorado Rockies signed free agent CF Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract. |
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Awards
DSL Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2009 | DSL Rockies | DSL |
DSL Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2009 | DSL Rockies | DSL |
PIO Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2010 | Casper Ghosts | PIO |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
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| 2017 | San Diego Padres | NL |
League Rankings
Caught Stealing
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| 2022 | 7 | in NL |
| 2021 | 6 | in NL |
| 2021 | 1 | in AAA E |
Stolen Bases
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| 2022 | 12 | in NL |
| 2021 | 12 | in NL |
| 2021 | 1 | in AAA E |