Chris Cortez is an American right-handed pitcher who wrapped his junior season with the Texas A&M Aggies and is projected in the Top 100 in the 2024 MLB Drat. He began his high school baseball career at the Silverado High School where he posted a 1.89 ERA and .300 batting average in his first year. In his senior year of high school, Cortez posted a 3-1 record with a 1.23 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 28.1 innings on the mound. Cortez was ranked the No.2 player and the No.151 player nationally by Perfect Game.
He embarked on his collegiate baseball journey with the Aggies and earned a starting role in his freshman year. In 2022, Cortez posted a 6-3 record with a 4.91 ERA, 32 strikeouts in 44 innings and earned a spot in the SEC All-Freshman team. As a sophomore, Cortez wanted to enter the transfer portal as he was 3-1 with a 7.34 ERA in over 19 appearances but decided to prolong his stay. He also had 39 strikeouts with 40 walks over 41.1 innings pitched. Cortez has been established as one of the hardest throwers in the country with his fastball reaching 100mph.
Who are Chris Cortez’s parents?
Carlos and Tammy Cortez are the parents of Chris Cortez. Chris has two elder brothers, Chase and Nikolas and a younger sister named LeAna.
Who is Chris Cortez’s mother?
Tammy Cortez is the mother of Chris Cortez. No information is available on Tammy Cortez as of July 2024.
Who is Chris Cortez’s father?
Carlos Cortez is the father of Chris Cortez. He graduated with a degree in Communications from San Francisco State University. He works at Interstate Hotel Installation.
What nationality are Chris Cortez’s parents?
Carlos and Tammy Cortez are American citizens and are residents of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Chris Cortez Siblings
Chase Cortez is the older brother of Chris Cortez. He played baseball at Silverado High School and then pursued Business Administration and Management at Clarke University. His second older brother Nikolas, played baseball as an outfielder for Simpson University. Their sister, LeAna, is the youngest of them all.
FAQs
A. Chris Cortez was born in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A. Carlos and Tammy Cortez are the parents of Chris Cortez.
A. Chris Cortez went to the Silverado High School in in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A. Chris Cortez plays for the Texas A&M University.
A. Chris Cortez is 6ft 1in (1.85m) tall.
