A Conversation with MLB Senior Director of On-Field Operations, Former Pitcher Dan Otero

Dan Otero knew that he wanted to contribute more to professional baseball after his playing career ended.

Dan Otero was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 2007 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut with the Giants on April 7, 2012, also winning a World Series ring. He would spend the follow three seasons with the Oakland A's and 2016 thru 2019 with the Cleveland Indians. He spent the Covid-shortened 2020 season at the New York Yankees' alternate training site before retiring.

Otero knew he wanted to stay in the game after retirement. He made some calls and had many conversations before landing a job with Cleveland in 2021 in their Baseball Operations Department. Towards the end of the season, Major League Baseball approached him about an interesting position.

This episode is available for download on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversation-with-retired-mlb-reliever-dan-otero/id1800794309?i=1000698304387), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3g5KIAGTl3QgNn2JqQvYcd?si=TbB6Z73uQ9CX_4nzhYCqiw) and anywhere podcasts are found.

In this conversation, Jeff Perro reconnects with former MLB pitcher Dan Otero, exploring his journey from a young baseball fan in Miami to a professional player in the Major Leagues. They discuss Otero's experiences growing up in a baseball-loving family and his ascent through the ranks of professional baseball. Otero shares insights about his transition to a role in baseball operations and reflects on the importance of hard work and enjoying the journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dan Otero

02:57 Growing Up a Baseball Fan

05:31 Diversity in Baseball

08:30 Major League Career Overview

13:20 Transitioning from Player to Family Life

14:28 Entering Baseball Operations

16:09 Role in MLB On-Field Operations

18:54 Balancing Work and Family

20:00 Advice to Young Athletes

22:44 Reflections on Career Decisions

Shorts taken from this full interview are also available at our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CatchUpWithJP and all social media pages.