Otis Thornton

Born: 6/30/1945 in Docena, AL, USA

Died: 5/3/2025 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-06 | Final Game: 1973-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Otis Benjamin Thornton

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Biography

Otis Thornton, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on July 6, 1973. As a position player, Thornton made an appearance in two games but unfortunately recorded no hits, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical success, he contributed one run batted in (RBI) during his short stint in the majors. Thornton's time in MLB came during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitting and a more aggressive style of play. While his career was not marked by significant individual achievements, his presence on a major league roster reflects the myriad of players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Thornton's journey serves as a reminder of the challenging nature of professional baseball and the slim margins that often define a player's legacy in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1973	HOU	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	4	0	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	HOU	C	2	0	4	0	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2