The article explores the diverse trajectories of baseball careers, from those that remain hidden in the minor leagues to those with long, recognizable narratives. It highlights the transient nature of many players' lives, often only memorialized through cards. Attention is drawn to Octavio Dotel, whose career was noted for its unique aspect—playing on 13 teams over 15 seasons. This distinction sets his journey apart, illustrating how even brief existences in the sport hold significance and contribute to the overall tapestry of baseball.
Many, most, don't have any shape at all; they unfold entirely out of sight, under the waterline and in the minor leagues.
Dotel played for 13 teams in 15 big-league seasons; only Ron Villone, Matt Stairs, and Mike Morgan had ever played for 12 when Dotel broke that record.
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