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Otto Velez

Played For
New York Yankees (1973-1976)
Toronto Blue Jays (1977-1982)
Cleveland Indians (1983)

Players Who Hit Three Homers in One Game, and Last Homer was a Game-Ender
05/30/1958: Walt Moryn, Cubs
06/26/1958: Hector Lopez, A's
04/21/1959: Don Demeter, Dodgers
07/27/1979: Cecil Cooper, Brewers
05/04/1980: Otto Velez, Jays
07/31/1991: Jack Clark, Red Sox
04/15/2001: Todd Hollandsworth, Rockies
04/16/2006: Albert Pujols, Cardinals

Source: David Vincent, SABR Home Run Expert

Born
Otoniel (Franceschi) Velez was born on November 29, 1950, in Ponce

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  DH

Primary Team:  TOR

Major League Debut
September 4, 1973

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Post-Season Appearances
1976 American League Championship Series
1976 World Series

Batting Feats

  • May 4, 1980: 3 HR...

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