Former MLB Catcher and Coach Hector Ortiz Passes Away

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Former MLB catcher and coach Hector Ortiz has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a beloved member of the Texas Rangers organization and had a significant impact on the team and its players.

Key Points

  • Hector Ortiz served as a coach on the Rangers' minor league player development staff and MLB staff from 2015 to 2020.
  • He made his MLB debut in 1998 with the Kansas City Royals and later played for the Texas Rangers.
  • Ortiz's fight against cancer inspired a fundraising effort to support families battling the disease.

Pros

  • Hector Ortiz was a respected coach and mentor in the Texas Rangers organization.
  • He had a positive attitude and spirit that influenced the team and its baseball operations department.
  • Ortiz's courageous battle against cancer inspired others in the Rangers organization.

Cons

  • The loss of a beloved member of the Texas Rangers organization.
  • The baseball community mourns the passing of Hector Ortiz.