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Roberto Ortiz (umpire)

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Roberto Ortiz
Ortiz in 2017
Born: (1984-12-16) December 16, 1984 (age 39)
Caguas, Puerto Rico
MLB debut
May 14, 2016[1]
Crew Information
Umpiring crew6
Crew members
Career highlights and awards

Roberto Carlos Ortiz Maymi (born December 16, 1984) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. He made his debut on May 14, 2016, becoming the first MLB umpire since Delfin Colon to have been born in Puerto Rico.[2] He wears number 40,[3] which was most recently worn by former umpire Jeff Gosney.[2]

During the 2016 season, Ortiz umpired eight games (two as the home plate umpire), and during 2017 he umpired 66 games (14 behind the plate).[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Washington Nationals 6, Miami Marlins 4 (1)". Retrosheet. May 14, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Major League Debut of Umpire Roberto Ortiz (40)". closecallsports.com. May 14, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "Major League Umpire Roster". MLB.com. March 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  4. ^ "Roberto Ortiz". Retrosheet. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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