Julián Ornelas

Julián Rafael Ornelas Murray (born 28 December 1996) is a Mexican professional baseball outfielder for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. Ornelas also plays for the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican Pacific League.

Early career Ornelas was born in Tijuana, Baja California on 28 December 1996. In 2014, he joined the Alfredo Harp Helú Baseball Academy in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, which is owned by the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. In 2016, he suffered a lower back injury and underwent a rehabilitation process at the academy.

Professional career Diablos Rojos del México On 3 June 2017, Ornelas signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League, under manager Miguel Ojeda. He appeared in 45 games, batting .295/.370/.375 with 16 RBI. That same year, Ornelas also made his debut in the Mexican Pacific League with the Charros de Jalisco, appearing in just one game.

Ornelas finished the 2024 season as the league leader in runs batted in with 84, playing a key role in the team's 2024 championship victory, where the Diablos Rojos swept the Sultanes de Monterrey in four games. He also won the 2024–25 Mexican Pacific League title with the Charros.

International career In 2018, Ornelas was selected as part of the Mexican squad that competed in the 2018 U-23 Baseball World Cup held in Barranquilla, Colombia. Mexico won the gold medal, defeating Japan 2–1 in the final game. He appeared in eight games, recording seven hits, seven runs, two doubles, one triple and one RBI in 30 at bats, finishing with a .233 batting average.

In 2024, Ornelas was selected to represent Mexico at the 2024 WBSC Premier12. He appeared in four games, recording a .083/.214/.023 batting line.

In February 2026, Ornelas was announced as part of the team that will represent Mexico at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Personal life Ornelas' younger brother, Tirso, plays for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball. They have previously played together with the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican Pacific League.