Jose D. Ortiz
Kerman,CA
Summary
Former Major League Baseball Player pursing a full-time position in the area of Sports. Currently seeking an opportunity where 20 plus years of experience on the field and 3 years of Scouting as a International Scout in Japanese Japanese, AAA in USA and experience as a Pro MLB Player can be an asset to any Athletic Program.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Coach
OBF Baseball
01.2017 - Current
- 2017- 2024 Owner of OBF Baseball & Director of USA Prime Central Valley
- USA Baseball Coaching & Development staff
- Provide free youth community baseball camps: Valley Children’s Hospital, Fresno Unified School District
- Coordinated Games and Opportunities for Players to be showcased from
- Training each player diligently to improve their hitting and fielding techniques & skills on a daily basis (creating a workout and nutrition plan)
- Mentored each player to understand the importance of the mental game of baseball
Owner/Coach
Next Level Baseball
04.2014 - Current
- Prepared Ball players (14-20 years old) Physically, Mentally and Spiritually in th Dominican Republic to acquire a MLB Organization contract
International Scout
Seibu Lions
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Scouting International League (East Coast) AAA Games
- Attended Annual MLB Winter Meetings, Spring Training Games in Fl and Japan
- Made Schedules, wrote reports for players, created player profiles, submitted expense reports, video tapped games, notated all stats, and traveled to DR and Mexico for Team Needs (Bilingual).
Baseball Player
Seibu Lions
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Starting DH, First Base and Outfield for 2013 Season
- In 2012 hit 9 Home runs in 199 At Bats
- In 2012 arrived to a last place team, & finished 2nd place PCL
- Helped develop younger teammates with hitting skills
- Counseled and mentored other foreign players
Baseball Player
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
04.2009 - 11.2011
- Member (Third Base & Outfield) of 2011 NPB Champions
- 2010 Pacific league champions
- 2010 hit 24 Home runs
- 2009 hit 20 Home runs
- 2009 Helped the team win Inter league Champions
- Only Player to hit 2 Home runs off of Yu Dervish in a 1 game
.
Skills
- Baseball Knowledge
- Coaching
- Hitting
- Defense
- Player development
- Mentoring & Discipleship
- Dedication
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
Accomplishments
Career Highlights
1997 Modesto A’s (Single A) All-star Game Starting Short Stop
2000 CA PCL MVP
2000 Minor League Player of the Year
2000 All-Star AAA PCL Starting Short Stop for the Game
2000 (at the age of 23) First MLB Debut
2004 All Star Nippon Baseball Game
2010 Father of the Year in NPB
2011 After Earthquake that hit Japan, Organized a 7-day Spiritual Outreach with the Local community members and churches feeding the homeless, fundraising, & Helping children in Fukuoka Area
2014 As Scout, Signed Ernesto Mejia to Seibu Lions to become the best foreigner the team has had in many years (15 million 3 year deal)
Other Professional Experience
2 seasons Chiba Lotte Marines 2 seasons Orix Bluewaves (Hit for the cycle in 2003)
3 seasons in Mexico Professional Baseball (All-Star game MVP 2007)
2 Seasons Independent Atlantic league (Champions in 2006)
4 Seasons for Santiago Aguilas, D.R. (Caribe` Series Champions 2000-2001)
2 Seasons MLB Colorado Rockies (Tied Record for 3 Homeruns in 1 game)
1⁄2 Season With MLB Oakland A’s (Baseball America Top Prospect)
6 Minor League Seasons w/Oakland A’s Organization (Vancouver AAA Champs)
References
- Paul Kinzer, MLB Agent
- Keith Lima, Minor league Director Oakland A’s
- Eddie Kubota, Scout Coordinator Oakland A’s
Otherprofessionalexperience
- 2 seasons Chiba Lotte Marines (Grand Slam 2007 after being acquired from MX)
- 2 seasons Orix Bluewaves (Hit for the cycle in 2003)
- 3 seasons in Mexico Professional Baseball (All-Star game MVP 2007)
- 2 Seasons Independent league (Champions in 2006)
- 4 Seasons for Santiago Aguilas, D.R. (Caribe Series Champions 2000-2001)
- 2 Seasons MLB Colorado Rockies (Tied Record for 3 Homeruns in 1 game)
- 1/2 Season With MLB Oakland A’s (Baseball America Top Prospect)
- 6 Minor League Seasons w/Oakland A’s Organization (Vancouver AAA Champs)
Professional Highlights
- 2014-2016 As International Scout, Signed Ernesto Mejia to Seibu Lions to become the best foreigner the team has had in many years (15 millions 3 years deal
- 2011, Organized a 7-day Spiritual Outreach with the Local community members and churches feeding the homeless, fundraising, & Helping children in Fukuoka Area after the Earthquake that hit Japan
- 2010, Father of the Year in NPB
- 2004, All Star Nippon Baseball Game
- 2000, First MLB Debut
- 2000, CA PCL MVP
- 2000, All-Star AAA PCL Starting Short Stop for the Game
- 2000, Minor League Player of the Year
- 1997, Modesto A’s (Single A) All-star Game Starting Short Stop
Timeline
Owner & Coach
OBF Baseball
01.2017 - Current
Owner/Coach
Next Level Baseball
04.2014 - Current
International Scout
Seibu Lions
01.2014 - 10.2016
Baseball Player
Seibu Lions
06.2012 - 07.2013
Baseball Player
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
04.2009 - 11.2011