Perrotto: Luis Ortiz Setting Up as Unlikely Success Story (+)

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis Ortiz delivers during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

BRADENTON, Fla. – Only the most diehard Pittsburgh Pirates’ fans knew who Luis Ortiz was at this time last year.

The right-hander was coming off a solid season at low-Class A Bradenton. However, he wasn’t considered a hot prospect or lock to eventually reach the major leagues.

Much has changed.

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