Dan Otero

Born: 2/19/1985 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-04-07 | Final Game: 2019-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Daniel Anthony Otero

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Biography

Dan Otero, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2019. Known for his exceptional control and ability to induce ground balls, Otero carved out a niche for himself in the bullpen during an era marked by a focus on specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he posted a solid record of 22-8 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.39. Otero's ability to limit walks and manage high-pressure situations made him a reliable asset for several teams, particularly during his tenure with the Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies. Otero accumulated a total of 262 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves throughout his career, showcasing his versatility as both a relief pitcher and a capable late-inning option. His performance exemplified the changing landscape of the game during the 2010s, where the emphasis on analytics and matchup-driven strategies increasingly highlighted the importance of effective bullpen management. After his retirement in September 2019, Otero left behind a legacy of consistency and professionalism, contributing to the evolving narrative of modern pitching in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	8	358	0	0	0	3	403.7	433	152	37	56	262	3.39	0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 17.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2012	SFG	NL	0	0	12	0	12.3	19	8	2	8	5.84	4.01 (-45%)	-
2013	OAK	AL	2	0	33	0	39.0	42	6	6	27	1.38	3.87 (+64%)	1710.8
2014	OAK	AL	8	2	72	1	86.7	80	22	15	45	2.28	3.74 (+39%)	1010.9
2015	OAK	AL	2	4	41	0	46.7	64	35	6	28	6.75	3.96 (-70%)	-514.0
2016	CLE	AL	5	1	62	1	70.7	54	12	10	57	1.53	4.19 (+64%)	3341.1
2017	CLE	AL	3	0	52	0	60.0	63	19	9	38	2.85	4.36 (+35%)	1088.8
2018	CLE	AL	2	1	61	1	58.7	69	34	5	43	5.22	4.15 (-26%)	-911.5
2019	CLE	AL	0	0	25	0	29.7	42	16	3	16	4.85	4.51 (-8%)	-495.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
358	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2012	SFG	NL	12	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2013	OAK	AL	33	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	OAK	AL	72	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2015	OAK	AL	41	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2016	CLE	AL	62	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2017	CLE	AL	52	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2018	CLE	AL	61	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2019	CLE	AL	25	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AVG
2018	ALDS2	CLE	1	.000
2016	ALCS	CLE	2	.000
2016	ALDS2	CLE	1	.000
2016	WS	CLE	3	.000
2014	ALWC	OAK	1	.000
2013	ALDS2	OAK	4	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	1	12	0	0	14.7	15	5	1	5	3.07

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	L	G	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2018	ALDS2	CLE	0	1	1.0	2	1	0	0	9.00
2016	ALCS	CLE	0	2	2.3	4	1	0	0	3.86
2016	ALDS2	CLE	0	1	1.0	0	0	0	1	0.00
2016	WS	CLE	0	3	3.3	2	1	0	1	2.70
2014	ALWC	OAK	1	1	1.3	3	2	0	1	13.50
2013	ALDS2	OAK	0	4	5.7	4	0	1	2	0.00