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2016 Florida Underclass Showcase
Al Ortiz is a 2018 C/3B, 2B with a 5-8 170 lb. frame from Weston, FL who attends Cypress Bay HS. Medium frame with with room to fill. Impressed behind the plate during the catchers workout. Starts low and doesn't cheat, gains ground, quick feet, great transfer, short arm action, follows through. Threw 74 miles per hour down to second base and recorded a 1.90 pop time. At the plate he has a square stance with upright torso. Does not stride but still gathers to rear leg, quickly coils the front side, internally rotates the lead leg, hips slide forward creating separation. Quick lower half, good bat speed and shows strength at contact. Outstanding student.