Itzel Ortegon
Itzel Ortegon
Second Base / Shortstop for Apex 2031 Esparza. Quick hands, a competitive edge, and a strong mind for the game — building the foundation for college softball.
Team: Apex 2031 Esparza
Itzel plays defense like she's been doing it longer than she has. Her 0.65-second glove-to-release at SS shows up at game speed, and her fielding percentage moved from .800 in Fall 2025 to .930 in Spring 2026. Reps between seasons, not luck. She handles 2B and SS in real time: 3.50 range factor at both positions. At the plate she's a discipline hitter who lives near a .400 OBP as a contact bat. Class of 2031, bilingual, born in Edinburg, TX, raised in Lake Jackson. Off the field, she represents Novo Nordisk as a Patient Brand Ambassador, building an early interest in the medical field.
Most recent highlights from tournament play and showcase events. New footage is added each season.
Updated each season. Verified measurables come from team workouts and showcase events.
| Season | AVG | OBP | H | 2B | R | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | .250 | .368 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 Fall | .333 | .412 | 10 | 0 | — | 3 | 1 |
| Season | POS | FLD% | PO | A | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spring | 2B / SS | .930 | 10 | 30 | 1 |
| 2025 Fall | 2B / SS | .800 | 16 | 28 | 1 |
| Metric | Value | Recorded | Event / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height / Weight | 5'4" / 115 lbs | Sept 2026 | Team intake |
| 60-yard dash | 9.1 sec | May 2026 | Team workout |
| Exit velocity | 55 mph | May 2026 | Team workout |
| Throw velocity | 52 mph | May 2026 | Team workout |
Measurables logged during team workouts & showcase events.
| Metric | Value | Recorded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glove-to-release | 0.65 sec | May 2026 | SS, fielded grounder to throw |
| Throw to 1B (from SS hole) | 46 mph | May 2026 | — |
| Double-play pivot (2B) | 0.75 sec | May 2026 | Receive-to-release on the pivot |
| Range factor — 2B | 3.50 | 2026 Spring | Per 7 innings |
| Range factor — SS | 3.50 | 2026 Spring | Per 7 innings |
Strong student first. Coaches and teachers available on request.
College coaches: please reach out in advance and I'll confirm pool play times and field assignments.
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Apex 2031 Esparza
Itzel plays defense like she's been doing it longer than she has. Her 0.65-second glove-to-release at SS shows up at game speed, and her fielding percentage moved from .800 in Fall 2025 to .930 in Spring 2026. Reps between seasons, not luck. She handles 2B and SS: 3.50 range factor at both positions. At the plate she's a discipline hitter who lives near a .400 OBP as a contact bat. Born in Edinburg, TX, raised in Lake Jackson. Off the field, she represents Novo Nordisk as a Patient Brand Ambassador, building an early interest in the medical field.
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