Otis Thornton facts for kids

Otis Benjamin Thornton, born on June 30, 1945, is a former baseball player. He played as a catcher for the Houston Astros. His entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career lasted just one day!

This happened on July 6, 1973, in Montreal, Canada. He played in two games at Jarry Park Stadium. It's very rare for a player's whole career to be outside the United States.

Otis Thornton's MLB Day

The Houston Astros picked Otis Thornton in the 1965 baseball draft. He was chosen from Westfield High School in Docena, Alabama.

Otis Thornton played in Major League Baseball for only one day. This was on July 6, 1973, in Montreal, Canada. He played in both games of a doubleheader for the Astros against the Montreal Expos.

In the first game, he came in as a catcher in the eighth inning. Later, another player batted in his place. In the second game, he entered the game in the fourth inning. He had his first chance to bat in the fifth inning. He struck out against Expos pitcher Mike Torrez.

He batted again in the seventh inning and struck out once more. His last time at bat was in the ninth inning. The bases were loaded with other players on base. He hit the ball, and it was caught for an out. However, a teammate on third base was able to score a run. The Astros lost both games that day.

Otis Thornton finished his short career with no hits in three tries. He did get one RBI.