Carlos Cortes
Definition
Carlos Andrés Cortes (born June 30, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball, renowned for his rare ability as a switch-thrower, capable of throwing accurately with both his left and right hands.
A former third-round draft pick of the New York Mets in 2018 out of the University of South Carolina, Cortes made his MLB debut in 2025 after signing a minor-league deal with the Athletics.
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Carlos Cortes turned heads by switch-throwing from right field to nail the runner at home, proving handedness is overrated.
At just 5'7", Carlos Cortes swings for the fences like a giant, reminding us that dynamite comes in small packages.
Pitchers facing Carlos Cortes must prepare for the unexpected: a lefty batter who throws righty one inning and lefty the next.
Carlos Cortes' late-2025 call-up was the Athletics' best-kept secret, blending college pedigree with MLB magic.