A Moment To Appreciate The Awesomeness That Is Carlos Cortes
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 25: Carlos Cortes #26 of the Athletics reacts after hitting a double against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field on April 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images A minor league free agent. A mediocre minor league hitter whose average generally hovered in the .
240s-. 250s. Mostly an afterthought of fans discussing the Opening Day roster.
That’s Carlos Cortes. Carlos Cortes is also the player who is batting . 387/.
457/. 694, 214 wRC+, 1. 151 OPS, with a 10.
0% BB rate and 5. 7% K rate. He’s 4 for 4 this season against LHPs and 6 for 9 in his career.