Octavio Dotel was a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is best known for playing 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Octavio Dotel Wiki/Bio
Real Name | Octavio Eduardo Dotel Diaz |
Nickname | Octavio Dotel |
Profession | Baseball player |
Date of Birth | 25 November 1973 |
Age | 51 years at the time of death |
Birth Place | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Nationality | Dominican |
Hometown | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Ethnicity | Dominican |
Religion | Update soon |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | Update soon |
College | Liceo Cansino Afuera, Dominican Republic |
Education Qualification | Graduated |
Octavio Dotel Age
Octavio Dotel was born on 25 November 1973 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He was 51 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Sagittarius.

Octavio Dotel Relationships
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Massiel |
Spouse/Wife | Massiel |
Children | Two sons: Eduardo and Nicole |
Octavio Dotel Family
Father’s Name | Update soon |
Mother’s Name | Update soon |
Brother’s Name | Update soon |
Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
Debut | MLB Debut – 26 June 1999, for the New York Mets |
Awards | 2003 – Pitched a combined no-hitter 2011 – World Series Champion |
Octavio Dotel Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 183 cm In meters – 1.83 m In feet & inches – 6’ 0” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 104 kg In pounds – 230 lbs |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Octavio Dotel Death, Death Cause
Date of Death | 8 April 2025 |
Death Place | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Cause of Death | From the injuries sustained in the Jet Set nightclub roof collapse. |
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Octavio Dotel Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $16 million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Under review |
Salary (approx) | $3.5 million (as of 2013) |
Income Source | Game, and other |

Some Lesser Facts About Octavio Dotel
- Octavio Dotel was born and brought up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- He graduated from Liceo Cansino Afuera in the Dominican Republic.
- Octavio was signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1993.
- His first MLB win came July 1, 1999, against the Florida Marlins.
- He was voted NL Player of the Week for July 25, 1999.
- In December 1993, the Mets traded him to the Houston Astros for Mike Hampton and Derek Bell, along with Roger Cedeno and minor leaguer Kyle Kessel.
- In 2000, Dotel went 3-7 with 16 saves and a 5.30 ERA in 50 games.
- Dotel roe was converted from a starter to a relief pitcher for the Astros, and he began to fill in as closer for an injured Billy Wagner.
- On June 24, 2004, Dotel was traded to the Oakland Athletics in a three-term trade.
- He signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the New York Yankees in December 2005.
- In December 2006, he agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals for $5 million.
- On January 2008, Dotel agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Chicago White Sox.
- On October 3, 2014, he announced his retirement from professional baseball at the age of 40.
- In 1993, not long after he signed his first contract with the New York Mets, his father was murdered.
- In August 2019, he was arrested on charges related to a drug trafficking and money laundering operation.
- Dotel died on April 8, 2025, from the injuries he sustained in the Jet Set nightclub roof collapse.
- His fellow Dominican baseball player, Tony Blanco, was also killed in the nightclub disaster.
FAQ:
How old was Octavio Dotel?
51 years at the time of death.
Who is Octavio Dotel’s wife?
He was married to Massiel Dotel.
What is Octavio Dotel’s net worth?
Approx – $16 million (As of 2025)
What is the cause of Octavio Dotel’s death?
Octavio Dotel died because the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed.
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