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Amos Otis (Amos Joseph Otis) was born on 26 April, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1947). Discover Amos Otis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
Popular As |
Amos Joseph Otis |
Occupation |
Player |
Age |
77 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
26 April, 1947 |
Birthday |
26 April |
Birthplace |
Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 77 years old group.
Amos Otis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Amos Otis height is 5' 11" (1.8 m) and Weight 165 lbs.
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Height |
5' 11" (1.8 m) |
Weight |
165 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Amos Otis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Amos Otis worth at the age of 77 years old? Amos Otis’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Amos Otis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Amos Joseph Otis (born April 26, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player and coach.
Otis was initially drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the fifth round of the 1965 Major League Baseball draft as a shortstop.
However, he spent time in the outfield, third base, and first base while playing in the minors.
In November 1966, the Mets drafted him and he jumped all the way to Triple-A in 1967.
He played in Major League Baseball as a center fielder from 1967 to 1984, most prominently as an integral member of the Kansas City Royals team that won the franchise's first American League Western Division championship in 1976, and their first American League pennant in 1980.
He saw some time with the Mets late in the 1967 season, but he spent 1968 at Triple-A again before making the major league roster in 1969.
Otis immediately clashed with Mets manager Gil Hodges, who tried to make him a third baseman.
After four games, Otis was sent back to the minors for a month.
Meanwhile, the Royals immediately moved Otis to center field, and he became the starter for most of the 1970s.
Otis made the American League All-Star team in each of his first four years with the team and won three Gold Gloves.
His speed worked well with the Royals' team philosophy of speed and defense.
By the late 1970s and early 1980s, his fielding skills had diminished, and he lost his center field job to Willie Wilson near the end of his long run with the Royals.
Foy was bogged down by drug problems and was out of baseball by 1971.
On September 7, 1971, he became the first player since 1927 to steal five bases in one game.
He led the American League with 52 stolen bases that year.
Otis scored the final run ever at Kansas City's Municipal Stadium in the fifth inning on October 4, 1972.
Otis hit as many as 26 homers in a season, recorded 90 RBI or more three times, twice led the AL in doubles and once in stolen bases with 52.
He compiled a career total of 341 steals, while being caught stealing 93 times.
Otis was a clutch performer, and he consistently produced for the Royals as the team became a perennial contender.
On September 12, 1977, Otis helped eight youths who were stranded after a Royals game had been rained out when flooding prevented the boys' parents picking them up.
He brought them out to eat, then to his house to spend the night.
The following day he brought each one home.
"If it was my kids", Otis said, "I would have wanted someone to do something for them, too."
Although the Royals lost the 1980 World Series in six games to the Philadelphia Phillies, Otis produced a .478 batting average with three home runs in what would be his only World Series appearance.
A five-time All-Star, Otis twice led the American League in doubles and once led the league in stolen bases.
He was considered one of the best center fielders of his era, using his speed to earn three Gold Glove Awards.
He ranks tenth among center fielders in Major League Baseball history in career putouts.
He was named Royals Player of the Year three times and, finished among the Royals all-time leaders in hits (1,977), home runs (193), runs scored (1,074), stolen bases (340) and games played (1,891).
Otis also played for the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
After his playing career, he continued to work as a hitting instructor.
Otis hit .478 with three home runs and 7 RBI in six games during the 1980 World Series.
He set a record for putouts in a game by an outfielder in Game 3, a contest in which he also homered.
In 1983, he left the team before the season ended when told he was not in the Royals' future plans.
On December 19, 1983, Otis signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He played in 40 games with Pittsburgh, batting just .165 with 10 RBI.
Otis was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame in 1986.
He is one of two players (along with Alex Bregman in 2017) to drive in a run in each of his first five World Series games.
Later in his career, Otis' offense began to decline, in part due to a hand injury.