Willis Otanez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-1999)
Willis Otanez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. In 74 career games, he hit .236 with 50 hits, 7 home runs, and 24 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-08-25
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Willis Alexander Otanez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 212 | 28 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 48 | .236 | .291 | .387 | .678 | -452 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career SLG .387 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career OPS .678 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 29 | 80 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 16 | .212 | .271 (-22%) | .344 (-21%) | .433 (-25%) | .778 (-23%) | -327.2 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 42 | 127 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 30 | .252 | .271 (-7%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (avg) | .778 (-5%) | -327.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 74 | 212 | 28 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 48 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -654 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (74 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 103 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 11 | .194 |
| Away | 40 | 109 | 16 | 30 | 5 | 13 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | TOR | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-10-02 | TOR | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-01 | TOR | CLE | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-09-30 | TOR | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-09-29 | TOR | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-28 | TOR | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999-09-26 | TOR | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-09-25 | TOR | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-09-24 | TOR | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-23 | TOR | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 46 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Willis Otanez's recorded salaries total $370,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. Otanez's career, 1998 to 1999, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $370,000 | ||
Willis Otanez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Willis Otanez debuted on August 25, 1998 and played a final game on October 3, 1999. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1998 through 1999) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1999). Born on April 19, 1973, in Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez, D.R., Otanez is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 200 pounds. On the record, Willis Otanez was born Willis Alexander Otanez.
Across 74 games at the plate, Otanez's career line reads 50 hits in 212 at bats for a .236 average, along with 7 homers and 24 RBI. Otanez got on base at a .291 rate and slugged .387 (.678 OPS). The league as a whole hit .269 across Otanez's seasons, which puts the .236 career mark 12.2% below average. 1999 produced Otanez's most hits, 32 of them for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .252 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willis Otanez
- What years did Willis Otanez play?
- Willis Otanez played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999.
- Was Willis Otanez a pitcher?
- No. Willis Otanez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Willis Otanez hit?
- Willis Otanez hit 7 career home runs with 50 hits.
- What teams did Willis Otanez play for?
- Willis Otanez played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1998–1999) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1999).
- What were Willis Otanez's career stats?
- In 74 games, Willis Otanez had 50 hits, 7 home runs, 24 RBI, and 28 runs, with a .236 batting average.
- How much did Willis Otanez earn in his career?
- Willis Otanez's recorded salaries total $370,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. Otanez's career, 1998 to 1999, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Willis Otanez's salary?
- Willis Otanez's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $200,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 1999.
- What position did Willis Otanez play?
- Willis Otanez played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Willis Otanez and how much did he weigh?
- Willis Otanez was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Willis Otanez hit each season?
- Willis Otanez's home runs by season: 0 in 1998 and 7 in 1999. His most in one season was 7, in 1999.
- What was Willis Otanez's career batting average?
- Willis Otanez batted .236 over his career, with 50 hits in 212 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willis Otanez have?
- Willis Otanez drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Willis Otanez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willis Otanez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.