Active#5CF2012–presentT-1289 all-time

Rafael Ortega

Cardenales de Lara

Bats / ThrowsLeft / Right
Age35
Height / Weight6' 0" / 200 lb
BornMay 15, 1991 · El Tigre, Venezuela
MLB debutSep 30, 2012
PositionOutfielder
TeamsColorado Rockies 2012Los Angeles Angels 2016Miami Marlins 2018Atlanta Braves 2019Chicago Cubs 2021–2022New York Mets 2023Chicago White Sox 2024
Career home runs
22
425 games · 8 seasons
Best season
11
2021 · Chicago Cubs
All-time HR rank
T-1289
Tied with 11 others · Next: Matt Thaiss (23), 2 to pass
0 HR
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Season

Player’s Vault

6 badges earned
1Unicorn
1Rare Air
4Legend
  • UnicornGameThree home runsAug 1, 2021 · @ Washington Nationals
  • Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameAug 1, 2021 · @ Washington Nationals
  • LegendGameLeadoff homerMay 15, 2022 · CHC at AZ
  • LegendGamePinch-hit homerJun 8, 2022 · CHC at BAL
  • LegendGameBack-to-back homersMay 30, 2022 · MIL at CHC
  • LegendGameFirst-pitch homerJun 18, 2022 · ATL at CHC

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
2024Chicago White Sox141701.071.176.071.247—
2023New York Mets4713618.219.341.272.613114.0
2022Chicago Cubs118371735.241.331.358.68945.1
2021Chicago Cubs1033301133.291.360.463.82326.9
2019Atlanta Braves3496210.205.271.307.57844.0
2018Miami Marlins4114307.233.287.271.558—
2016Los Angeles Angels66202116.232.283.292.575185.0
2012Colorado Rockies2600.500.667.5001.167—
Career425130122110.245.322.349.67152.3

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Rafael Ortega home run facts
How many career home runs does Rafael Ortega have?

Rafael Ortega has 22 career MLB home runs as of Nov 3, 2026, tied for 1289th on the all-time list. He has played 8 seasons since debuting on Sep 30, 2012.

Where does Rafael Ortega rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 1289th in MLB history with 22. Next: Matt Thaiss (23), 2 to pass.

What was Rafael Ortega’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 11, in 2021 with the Chicago Cubs, when he posted a .823 OPS.

How many home runs did Rafael Ortega hit in 2024?

0 home runs in 14 games in 2024, with a .071 average and 1 RBI.

What teams has Rafael Ortega played for?

Colorado Rockies (2012); Los Angeles Angels (2016); Miami Marlins (2018); Atlanta Braves (2019); Chicago Cubs (2021–2022); New York Mets (2023); Chicago White Sox (2024).

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