Russ Ortiz Sacrifice Hits
Russ Ortiz Career Sacrifice Hits Overview
During Russ Ortiz's 12-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
78 sacrifice hits, an average of 7 sacrifice hits per season. 2010 was his best season
with 0 sacrifice hits and his worst season was 2002 when he had
15 sacrifice hits. Russ Ortiz underperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, not beating
USA (12.210312326742), Gen X (20.020358306189), Y (46.638888888889), mlb (12.394540549119), and SP (15.62969588551) player career averages. See the charts and graphs below that
visualize this information in more detail.
A sacrifice hit, often referred to a sacrifice bunt, is a ball put into play in the infield allowing a runner on the bases to advance one or more bases but results in the hitter being called out at or before first base. This is often an done intentionally to move runners forward with a weaker hitter at the plate, for example a pitcher. A pitcher is charged with a sacrifice hit when it happens a plate appearance for which they are pitching. Generally, for Sacrifice Hits, lower is better. (Source)
A sacrifice hit, often referred to a sacrifice bunt, is a ball put into play in the infield allowing a runner on the bases to advance one or more bases but results in the hitter being called out at or before first base. This is often an done intentionally to move runners forward with a weaker hitter at the plate, for example a pitcher. A pitcher is charged with a sacrifice hit when it happens a plate appearance for which they are pitching. Generally, for Sacrifice Hits, lower is better. (Source)