Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A SENIOR (2020)*
Made six appearances with four starts before the season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, registering a 5.61 ERA and a 1-2 record in 17.2 innings tossed for the Sharks...Recorded 17 strikeouts on the shortened season...Knocked down two key strikouts in 0.2 innings of action against No. 2 Colorado Mesa (2/8)...Went a season-long 6.0 innings at West Florida (3/2) to earn the win, allowing just two hits, one run and striking out a season-high six batters.

SUMMER BALL 2019
Played in the Northwoods League for Willmar Stingers in Willmar, Minn…Produced a 4-0 record in six starts…Posted 28 strikeouts in 33.1 IP with a 1.62 ERA…Closed out his summer ball season with a 10-strikeout, zero-earned run, one-walk performance against the Bismarck Larks.

AS A JUNIOR (2019)
Posted a 3-1 record for the Sharks with seven starting appearance and 13 games total…Pitched the third-most innings of all Sharks’ pitchers with 43.1 innings…His best start came against St. Leo when he totaled 6 strikeouts, allowed no runs and only one hit through a hearty 6.2 innings (4/6)…Fanned a season-high seven opposing batters in his start against Barry, a game which he only allowed one earned run in 6.1 innings pitched (2/7)…Was fifth on the team with 32 total strikeouts.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Pitched for Sacramento City College in California…As a freshman, he tossed 54.0 innings with a 2-4 record, notching 42 strikeouts and a 4.83 ERA…During his sophomore season, he posted a 2-0 in nine starts…Pitched 46.2 innings and recorded 43 strikeouts compared to 25 walks…Kept opposing batters to a .229 batting average…In his final pitching appearance for Sacramento City, a win during the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship, he pitched 8.2 innings, gave up only one run, and registered seven strikeouts.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Woodcreek High School in Roseville, Calif…Played three years of baseball under Coach Eric Valencia…During his senior season, he held a 3.37 ERA, recorded five wins, 52 strikeouts, and pitched 43.2 innings.

PERSONAL
Hails from Roseville, Calif…Son of Mike and Anna…Has three siblings, Michael, Tyler, and Samantha…Is majoring in Criminal Justice…Lists pitching 8.2 innings during a state championship game for Sacramento City College as his most memorable athletic achievement.

SOME ORNELAS FAVORITES
TV Show: Narcos
Professional Athlete: Clayton Kershaw
Sports Team: San Francisco Giants
Hobbies: Video games