Octavio Dotel is a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. A native of the Dominican Republic, Dotel originally signed with the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1993. Dotel made his major league debut for the Mets on June 26, 1999. Dotel also played for the Astros, Athletics, Yankees, Royals, and Braves, before joining the White Sox as a free agent prior to the start of the 2008 season.
Transaction History
- March 20, 1993: Signed as an amateur free agent by the New York Mets.
- December 23, 1999: Traded with Kyle Kessel and Roger Cedeno to the Houston Astros for Derek Bell and Mike Hampton.
- June 24, 2004: Traded to the Oakland Athletics
- January 4, 2006: Signed with the New York Yankees as a Free Agent.
- December 8, 2006: Signed with the Kansas City Royals as a Free Agent.
- July 31, 2007: Traded to the Atlanta Braves for Kyle Davies.
Strengths
Dotel throws a 95+ mph fastball, and a solid slider. He has shown the ability to dominate hitters.[1]
Weaknesses
Tellies too heavily on his fastball, making him predictable. He also tends to loose command at times.[1]
Octavio Dotel Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago White Sox
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 210
- Rookie Year: 1999
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Fast Facts
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Born
November 25, 1973
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Birth Place
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
