- Otto Velez didn't get as much playing time in 1978 as he did in 1977. The Blue Jays were trying out some younger players and the DH spot was taken when Toronto acquired Rico Carty. Otto played more as the season went on, splitting time between left field and right field.
- 1978 Stats: .266, 9 HR, 38 RBI in 91 games
- 1978 Highlights:
- July 31 - Hit the game winning home run in the 14th inning to lead the Blue Jays to a 8-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
- Sept 7 - Went 2 for 2 with 2 RBI as the Blue Jays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4.
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