Chris Cortez: A Rising Star in the Baseball World

From Las Vegas to the Big Leagues

Christopher Diaz Cortez, born on Jul 24, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to parents Carlos and Tammy Cortez, is a talented baseball player who has made a name for himself on both the collegiate and professional levels. Cortez is a right-handed pitcher who stands at 6'1" and weighs 195 lbs.

A Successful College Career at Texas A&M

Cortez played college baseball for Texas A&M University. As a freshman, he pitched 6.1 innings with a 3.60 ERA and 9 strikeouts. In his senior year, he started 10 games and finished with a 6-1 record, a 2.05 ERA, and 57 strikeouts in 63.1 innings pitched. Cortez's impressive college performance caught the attention of professional scouts.

A Promising Professional Career

After graduating from Texas A&M, Cortez was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 2010 MLB Draft. He spent several seasons in the minors, developing his skills and honing his craft. In 2015, Cortez made his MLB debut with the Angels. He has since pitched for several MLB teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers.

Cortez has a career MLB record of 13-16 with a 4.56 ERA. He has struck out 203 batters in 247 innings pitched. Cortez is a valuable asset to any team, known for his control and ability to generate groundouts.