Fernando Cortez
| Fernando Cortez | |
|---|---|
| Infielder | |
| Born: August 10, 1981 Stockton, California | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 5, 2005, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 3, 2007, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .185 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Former teams | |
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Fernando Cortez (born August 10, 1981) is a former Major League Baseball infielder. His last MLB team was the Kansas City Royals.
Career
Tampa Bay Rays
Cortez was selected by the
Kansas City Royals
On June 20,
scored. Kansas City designated him for assignment on July 11.Chicago White Sox
Cortez signed with the Chicago White Sox for the 2008 season and was assigned to the AAA Charlotte Knights. He played in 104 games in Charlotte, hitting .262/.296/.341 to go along with 93 hits. He became a free agent after the season.
Second Stint with Tampa Bay Rays
On April 20, 2009, Cortez signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays and was assigned to the AA Montgomery Biscuits. He spent the entire year in Montgomery and elected free agency on November 9, 2009. On June 5, 2010, Cortez resigned with the Rays organization.
Second Stint with Chicago White Sox
On June 29, 2010, Cortez signed with the Chicago White Sox organization and was assigned to the Charlotte Knights. On November 6, 2010, Cortez elected free agency.
Somerset Patriots
Cortez signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2011 season. Cortez played in 113 games for Somerset in 2011, carrying a .290/.341/.371 batting line and 125 hits. He became a free agent at seasons end.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)