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Martinez League Picks Top Player: 22-year-old Pedro Ortíz made a few Durham headlines during this past week as the rookie left fielder proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and Martinez League officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort.
He cracked 9 hits in 22 at-bats to put up a .409 average. Ortíz collected 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and scored 7 runs.
So far this season Ortíz is hitting .282 with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs and 39 runs scored. He has 64 hits in 227 at-bats and a .364 OBP.
He cracked 9 hits in 22 at-bats to put up a .409 average. Ortíz collected 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and scored 7 runs.
So far this season Ortíz is hitting .282 with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs and 39 runs scored. He has 64 hits in 227 at-bats and a .364 OBP.