Washington State University Athletics
2021 Baseball Roster
vs
Grand Canyon
Mar 21 (Sat)
2:05 p.m.
Roster

Jersey Number 39
Matt Ortiz
- Position:
- Infield
- Class:
- Freshman
- B/T:
- R/R
- Major:
- Undeclared
- Hometown:
- Garden Grove, Calif.
- Height:
- 5-11
- High School:
- Pacifica HS
- Weight:
- 185
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2021): Redshirt season…left team after season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Pacifica High School in California…as a JUNIOR, named to All-Empire League First Team after hitting .387 with five doubles…as a SENIOR, named to Preseason All-America California Region and Empire League Senior All-State Team…season canceled due to Covid-19…rated No. 50 shortstop prospect in California by Perfect Game.
PERSONAL
Parents, Juan and Denise…brothers, Joey and Jonathan…sister, Desiree…older brother, Joey played baseball at New Mexico State and was a fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2019.
FRESHMAN (2021): Redshirt season…left team after season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Pacifica High School in California…as a JUNIOR, named to All-Empire League First Team after hitting .387 with five doubles…as a SENIOR, named to Preseason All-America California Region and Empire League Senior All-State Team…season canceled due to Covid-19…rated No. 50 shortstop prospect in California by Perfect Game.
PERSONAL
Parents, Juan and Denise…brothers, Joey and Jonathan…sister, Desiree…older brother, Joey played baseball at New Mexico State and was a fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2019.
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