Former Chicago Cubs Prospect Headlines Slammers 2017 Roster
Source: Frontier League News
Joliet, IL —The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy are excited to announce the Slammers 2017 roster is starting to take shape. The addition of Joseph Ortiz, a former Chicago Cubs prospect, may help the Slammers build on their 2016 campaign where they were named East Division Champions. Ortiz, a native of Caracas, Venezuela is entering his first season with the Joliet Slammers. He spent his 2016 season pitching for Tiburones de La Guaira of the Venezuelan Winter League. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Texas Rangers at the age of 16. Ortiz pitched in 32 Major League Baseball games for the Rangers in 2013. He also pitched for the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs, in 2015. “Joe is coming off an injury and wants to show Major League teams he’s healthy,” said Manager Jeff Isom. “We are looking at him to anchor our pitching staff. He could be a starter or a receiver for us- that is still up in the air. But to get a pitcher with experience that Joe has, it’s exciting for our club. He is one of four players to play in the major leagues and come…
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