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Octavio Dotel

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1995-2013 (1999-2013)
Proper Name
Octavio Eduardo Dotel
Positions
P (886)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-0 / 230
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
April 8,2025   Age:  51.134
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1993-New York Mets
Signing Bonus
$ 3,000
Service Time
14.113 (2013)
MLB Debut
June 26,1999
MLBAM ID
136734
Retrosheet#
doteo001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career59-5075834109951.076511433.781.24

[Player Notes]

Brother of Angel Dotel[2011] World Series Champion with St. Louis Cardinals[2013] Played for Dominican Republic in World Baseball ClassicMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1995Gulf Coast MetsGCLRkNYN-21742.1813122011074.1482318017869050.875.810.002.0610.412.785.06
1995St. Lucie MetsFSLA+NYN-21105.6330002308.010551492001.7511.251.134.5010.135.632.25
1996Columbia BombersSALANYN-221133.59221900330115.189494674914212471.206.950.553.8211.083.822.90
1997Gulf Coast MetsGCLRkNYN-23000.9632001119.19110270211.188.680.001.936.750.963.50
1997St. Lucie MetsFSLA+NYN-23522.52981111050.0441814223395111.347.920.364.147.023.241.70
1997Binghamton MetsEastAANYN-23345.9812120000055.2665037538402101.8710.670.816.146.478.081.05
1998Binghamton MetsEastAANYN-24421.9710102100068.2411915424820100.955.370.523.1510.752.493.42
1998Norfolk TidesILAAANYN3424863.4517161001099.08247389431189121.267.450.823.9110.734.272.74
1999Norfolk TidesILAAANYN-25523.8413131000070.1523330934903121.226.651.154.3511.524.222.65
1999New York MetsNLMLBNYN2925835.3819140015085.16952511249853261.387.281.275.178.965.481.73
2000Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2926375.40501600253416125.0127807526611426071.509.141.874.3910.225.762.33
2001Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2927752.666140020572105.07935315471454021.206.770.434.0312.433.003.09
2002Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2928641.85830002283697.15821207271182040.875.360.652.5010.911.944.37
2003Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2929642.48760001376487.0532524931972030.975.480.933.2110.032.593.13
2004Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2930043.123200029321434.2271512415503111.217.011.043.8912.983.893.33
2004Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2830624.094500041452250.2412323918721031.167.281.603.2012.794.094.00
2005Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2931123.52150001315715.11066211161001.375.871.176.469.393.521.45
2006Gulf Coast YankeesGCLRkNYA-32000.0032000103.00000160000.330.000.003.0018.000.006.00
2006Staten Island YankeesNYPLA-NYA-32000.0010000101.02000010002.0018.000.000.009.000.000.00
2006Tampa YankeesFSLA+NYA-32000.0021000102.01000021000.504.500.000.009.000.000.00
2006Trenton ThunderEastAANYA-32000.0020000202.01000030000.504.500.000.0013.500.000.00
2006Columbus ClippersILAAANYA-32003.3850000505.16221080001.1310.131.690.0013.503.380.00
2006New York YankeesALMLBNYA29320010.8014000714010.018131221173002.9016.201.809.906.3011.700.64
2007Wichita WranglersTexAAKCA-33013.0031002213.02110041000.676.000.000.0012.003.000.00
2007Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2833213.912400022241123.0241110311292041.529.391.174.3011.354.302.64
2007Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL2633004.7090003907.255411120000.785.871.171.1714.095.8712.00
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2634443.76720001072167.05234281229924051.216.991.613.9012.364.573.17
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2635333.32620001262062.1542623736754101.447.801.015.2010.833.752.08
2010Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2936224.284100037412140.0352119517482031.307.881.133.8310.804.732.82
2010Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2636113.37190001219118.21177311213001.185.301.455.3010.123.371.91
2010Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL3536015.0680001805.16431463001.8810.131.696.7510.136.751.50
2011Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR2937213.68360001136129.1201312512300021.096.141.533.689.203.992.50
2011St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2837333.28290001029224.21610915321000.855.840.361.8211.683.656.40
2012Detroit TigersALMLBDET2038533.57570001557158.0502323312622011.077.760.471.869.623.575.17
2013Gulf Coast Tigers (East)GCLRkDET-39000.0022000002.00000020000.000.000.000.009.000.000.00
2013Lakeland Flying TigersFSLA+DET-39017.7152000304.29440020001.9317.360.000.003.867.710.00
2013Toledo Mud HensILAAADET-390013.5030000301.13220230003.7520.250.0013.5020.2513.501.50
2013Detroit TigersALMLBDET20390013.5060001604.210770440003.0019.290.007.717.7113.501.00
1995Rk,A+Total--NYN----842.5116122043082.15828231219511050.966.340.112.3010.383.064.52
1996ATotal--NYN----1133.59221900330115.189494674914212471.206.950.553.8211.083.822.90
1997A+,AA,RkTotal--NYN----864.07242211221115.01196952763867421.589.310.554.936.735.401.37
1998AA,AAATotal--NYN----1282.84272631100167.2123665313672009221.136.600.703.6010.743.542.99
1999AAATotal--NYN----523.8413131000070.1523330934903121.226.651.154.3511.524.222.65
1999MLBTotal--NYN----835.3819140051085.16952511249853261.387.281.275.178.965.481.73
2000MLBTotal--HOU----375.40501600342516125.0127807526611426071.509.141.874.3910.225.762.33
2001MLBTotal--HOU----752.666140057202105.07935315471454021.206.770.434.0312.433.003.09
2002MLBTotal--HOU----641.85830008322697.15821207271182040.875.360.652.5010.911.944.37
2003MLBTotal--HOU----642.48760007613487.0532524931972030.975.480.933.2110.032.593.13
2004MLBTotal--HOU,OAK----663.697700077703685.168383513331224141.187.171.373.4812.874.013.70
2005MLBTotal--OAK----123.52150001513715.11066211161001.375.871.176.469.393.521.45
2006AAA,A+,A-,AA,RkTotal--NYA----001.3513300100013.1102211201000.836.750.680.6813.501.3520.00
2006MLBTotal--NYA----0010.8014000147010.018131221173002.9016.201.809.906.3011.700.64
2007AATotal--KCA----013.0031002213.02110041000.676.000.000.0012.003.00
2007MLBTotal--KCA,ATL----214.113300033251130.2291614412412041.348.511.173.5212.034.703.42
2008MLBTotal--CHA----443.76720007210167.05234281229924051.216.991.613.9012.364.573.17
2009MLBTotal--CHA----333.32620006212062.1542623736754101.447.801.015.2010.833.752.08
2010MLBTotal--PIT,LAN,COL----344.086800068502264.0523229932758031.317.311.274.5010.554.502.34
2011MLBTotal--SLN,TOR----543.50650006521354.0362321617621020.986.001.002.8310.333.833.65
2012MLBTotal--DET----533.57570005715158.0502323312622011.077.760.471.869.623.575.17
2013Rk,A+,AAATotal--DET----016.75104006008.012660270001.7513.500.002.257.886.753.50
2013MLBTotal--DET----0013.5060006104.210770440003.0019.290.007.717.7113.501.00
Tot:MLB (15 yrs)MLB59503.787583400724305109951.07654313991174121143464411.247.241.113.9010.824.082.77
Tot:NL (9 yrs)NL36343.64427340039317366630.248627525574268756293261.206.941.063.8210.793.922.82
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL23164.0533100033113243320.127915614443144387171151.327.841.214.0510.874.382.69
Tot:Minors (8 yrs)Minors44253.331281007228102575.0465254213382376444411181.227.280.593.7110.083.982.72
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA1383.68382920900176.01438472197921912241.267.310.974.0411.204.302.77
Tot:AA (4 yrs)AA773.69272321421129.111070539621293201.337.650.634.318.984.872.08
Tot:A+ (4 yrs)A+633.2019111183064.2642723327528111.418.910.423.767.243.761.93
Tot:A (1 yrs)A1133.59221900330115.189494674914212471.206.950.553.8211.083.822.90
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-000.0010001001.02000010002.0018.000.000.009.000.00
Tot:Rk (4 yrs)Rk741.9321182032188.25724190201019260.875.790.002.0310.252.445.05

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1997Binghamton MetsEastAANYN-23P1250000000010000000600.000.167.000.167.200.000.00016.670.000.000.00
1998Binghamton MetsEastAANYN-24P1050000000002000000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0040.000.000.00
1998Norfolk TidesILAAANYN3424P1726310000002110300013101.038.107.038.145.077.000.0676.4535.485.500.00
1999Norfolk TidesILAAANYN-25P1350000000003000000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0060.000.000.00
1999New York MetsNLMLBNYN2925P1824230001004171100033003.125.276.125.401.167.000.42913.3356.674.250.00
2000Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2926P4932110000001160700014001.031.061.031.092.031.000.0632.5040.0016.000.00
2001Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2927P571101000000050100011201.091.091.091.182.000.000.1670.0041.670.000.00
2002Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2928P8010000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2003Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2929P7160000000004000000600.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0066.670.000.00
2010Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2636P1910000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
2011St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2837p2920000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1997AATotal--NYN------1250000000010000000600.000.167.000.167.200.000.00016.670.000.00East1997
1998AAA,AATotal--NYN------2731310000002130300013601.032.091.032.123.065.000.0565.5636.116.50IL1998
1999AAATotal--NYN------1350000000003000000500.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0060.00IL1999
1999MLBTotal--NYN------1824230001004171100033003.125.276.125.401.167.000.42913.3356.674.25NL1999
2000MLBTotal--HOU------4932110000001160700014001.031.061.031.092.031.000.0632.5040.0016.00NL2000
2001MLBTotal--HOU------571101000000050100011201.091.091.091.182.000.000.1670.0041.67NL2001
2002MLBTotal--HOU------8010000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00NL2002
2003MLBTotal--HOU------7160000000004000000600.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0066.67NL2003
2010MLBTotal--LAN------1910000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00NL2010
2011MLBTotal--TOR,SLN------3220000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.00AL2011
Tot:MLB (7 yrs)MLB32677350001005441900059205.065.133.065.197.065.000.1525.4347.838.80
Tot:NL (7 yrs)NL32377350001005441900059205.065.133.065.197.065.000.1525.4347.838.80
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL300000000000000000000
Tot:Minors (3 yrs)Minors5241310000003160300014701.024.091.024.115.073.000.0406.3834.045.33
Tot:AAA (2 yrs)AAA3031310000002140300013601.032.091.032.123.065.000.0595.5638.897.00
Tot:AA (2 yrs)AA221000000000120000001100.000.091.000.091.100.000.0009.0918.182.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1999New York MetsDivision SeriesPlayoffs250054.0010000100.11020200009.0027.000.0054.000.000.000.00
1999New York MetsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs25103.0010000103.04010250002.0012.000.006.0015.000.002.50
2001Houston AstrosDivision SeriesPlayoffs27005.4020000203.15221050001.5013.502.700.0013.505.400.00
2007Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring31016.2380000808.2107622151001.3810.382.082.0815.587.277.50
2008Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring320210.4511000111010.115141214121021.8413.060.873.4810.4512.193.00
2008Chicago White SoxDivision SeriesPlayoffs340013.5040001401.12220031001.5013.500.000.0020.2513.500.00
2009Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring33000.0000000016.011204102012.0016.506.001.500.003.000.00
2010Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring34001.8050000505.02111251000.803.601.803.609.001.802.50
2011Toronto Blue JaysMLB Spring TrainingSpring350015.0030000303.09550021003.0027.000.000.006.0015.000.00
2011St. Louis CardinalsDivision SeriesPlayoffs37100.0030000302.20000040000.000.000.000.0013.500.000.00
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Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2010Pittsburgh PiratesMLB Spring TrainingSpring36500000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2011St. Louis CardinalsDivision SeriesPlayoffs37300000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2011St. Louis CardinalsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs37400000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2011St. Louis CardinalsWorld SeriesPlayoffs37500000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2012Detroit TigersWorld SeriesPlayoffs38100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Spring (1 Yrs)Spring500000000000000000000
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs1300000000000000000000
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1995St. Lucie MetsFSLA+19P3--010011001.0000.30.000.002.2100.018
1995Gulf Coast MetsGCLRk19P13--71010181700.9441.30.000.0022.8100.02
1996Columbia BombersSALA20P22--32051282300.8211.00.000.0015.8100.09
1997Binghamton MetsEastAA21P12--4871191200.6321.00.000.008.5100.015
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1995Gulf Coast MetsGCLRkNYN1938192-13John Stephenson--dnqGCL-AS
1995St. Lucie MetsFSLA+NYN1961734-3Chris Maloney--dnq
1996Columbia BombersSALANYN2082572-22Howard Freiling--dnq
1997Gulf Coast MetsGCLRkNYN2142181-3Mickey Brantley, Doug Flynn--League Champions
1997St. Lucie MetsFSLA+NYN2154816-9John Gibbons--dnq
1997Binghamton MetsEastAANYN2166764-12Rick Sweet--dnq
1998Binghamton MetsEastAANYN2282602-10John Gibbons--Lost in Semi-Finals
1998Norfolk TidesILAAANYN2270723-17Rick Dempsey--dnq
1999Norfolk TidesILAAANYN2377633-13John Gibbons--dnq
1999New York MetsNLMLBNYN2397662-19Bobby Valentine200,000Lost NLCS (Braves)NL-POTW
2000Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2472904-50Larry Dierker240,000dnq
2001Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2593691-61Larry Dierker305,000Lost in 1st Round (Braves)
2002Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2684782-83Jimy Williams435,000dnq
2003Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2787752-76Jimy Williams1,600,000dnq
2004Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2892702-32Jimy Williams, Phil Garner2,800,000Lost NLCS (Cardinals)
2004Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2891712-45Ken Macha2,800,000dnq
2005Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2988742-15Ken Macha4,750,000dnq
2006Gulf Coast YankeesGCLRkNYA3031202-3---
2006Staten Island YankeesNYPLA-NYA3045291-1Gaylen Pitts--League Champions
2006Tampa YankeesFSLA+NYA3075622-2Luis Sojo---
2006Trenton ThunderEastAANYA3080621-2Billy Masse--Lost in 1st Round
2006Columbus ClippersILAAANYA3069734-5Dave Miley---
2006New York YankeesALMLBNYA3097651-14Joe Torre2,000,000Lost ALDS (Tigers)
2007Wichita WranglersTexAAKCA3156844-3Tony Tijerina--dnq
2007Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3184783-9Bobby Cox5,000,000dnq
2007Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3169935-24Buddy Bell5,000,000dnq
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3289741-72Ozzie Guillen5,000,000Lost in 1st Round (Rays)
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3379833-62Ozzie Guillen6,000,000dnq
2010Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL3483793-8Jim Tracy3,250,000dnq
2010Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN3480824-19Joe Torre3,250,000dnq
2010Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT34571056-41John Russell3,250,000dnq
2011St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3590722-29Tony La Russa3,000,000Won World Series (Rangers)
2011Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR3581814-36John Farrell3,000,000dnq
2012Detroit TigersALMLBDET3688741-57Jim Leyland3,000,000Lost World Series (Giants)
2013Gulf Coast Tigers (East)GCLRkDET3732282-2Basilio Cabrera--dnq
2013Lakeland Flying TigersFSLA+DET3764684-5Dave Huppert--dnq
2013Toledo Mud HensILAAADET3761834-3--dnq
2013Detroit TigersALMLBDET3793691-6Jim Leyland3,500,00014.113Lost in ALCS (Red Sox)
38 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2014-10-04Announced retirementNoRetired
2013-10-31Declared free agencyNoFree Agt
2013-09-04Recalled from Toledo (AAA) rehabDetroit TigersNoDL-60
2013-08-27Assigned to Toledo (AAA) for rehabDetroit TigersToledo (AAA)NoDL-60
2013-08-14Assigned to Lakeland (A+) for rehabDetroit TigersLakeland (A+)NoDL-60
2013-08-07Assigned to Gulf Coast Tigers (Rk) for rehabDetroit TigersGulf Coast Tigers (East) (Rk)NoDL-60
2013-06-09Transferred to 60-day DLDetroit TigersNoDL-60
2013-04-23DL-15 Right elbow inflammationDetroit TigersYesDL-15
2012-10-30Tigers exercised option for 2013 ($3.5m)Detroit TigersYesActive
2012-06-19Activated from DLDetroit TigersYesActive
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
1997Baseball AmericaTeamNew York Mets10View Rankings
1999Baseball AmericaMLBNew York Mets45View Rankings
1999Baseball AmericaTeamNew York Mets2View Rankings
3 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1993New York Mets3,000Signing Bonus
1999New York Mets25200,000--1,611,166200,000
2000Houston Astros26240,000256421,895,630200,000
2001Houston Astros27305,000175702,138,896200,000
2002Houston Astros28435,000155162,295,649200,000
2003Houston Astros291,600,000103092,372,189300,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2003-2003 ($1.6m) [Avoids arbitration] [2003-01-15]
2004Houston Astros302,800,000102152,313,535300,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2004-2004 ($2.8m) [Avoids arbitration] [2004-01-19]
2005Oakland Athletics314,750,00051482,476,589316,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2005-2005 ($4.75m) [Avoids arbitration] [2005-01-18]
2006New York Yankees322,000,000153112,699,292327,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2006-2006 ($2m) [Free Agent] [2006-01-04]
2007Kansas City Royals335,000,00051612,824,751380,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2007-2007 ($5m) [Free Agent] [2006-12-08]
2008Chicago White Sox345,000,000101762,925,679390,000Signed to 2-year contract for 2008-2009 ($11m) [Free Agent] [2008-01-22]
2009Chicago White Sox356,000,00071522,996,106400,000
2010Pittsburgh Pirates363,250,00052543,014,572400,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2010-2010 ($3.25m) [Free Agent] [2010-01-20]
2011Toronto Blue Jays373,000,00082623,095,183414,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2011-2011 ($3m) [Free Agent] [2011-01-04]
2012Detroit Tigers383,000,000112743,213,479480,000
2013Detroit Tigers393,500,000132593,386,212490,00014.113
16 season(s)$41,083,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
92
Walks
44
Hittable
85
SO/BB
76
vsPower
85
Hitting
4
Durability
70
Team
.520

[Career Highlights]

[1993]  Drafted by the New York Mets in Round #0 (#0) ... Signing Scout: Eddy Toledo
[1995]  Played for Gulf Coast Mets (Rk) ... Played for St. Lucie Mets (A+) ... Gulf Coast League All-Star ... Led GCL in Wins, Innings PItched, Strikeouts ... Finished top 10 in GCL in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Games Started, Complete Games, Hits per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1996]  Played for Columbia Bombers (A) ... Finished top 10 in SAL in Wins, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1997]  Played for Gulf Coast Mets (Rk) ... Played for St. Lucie Mets (A+) ... Played for Binghamton Mets (AA) ... Played for Binghamton Mets (AA)
[1998]  Played for Binghamton Mets (AA) ... Played for Binghamton Mets (AA) ... Played for Norfolk Tides (AAA) ... Played for Norfolk Tides (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in East in Complete Games, Shutouts ... Finished top 10 in IL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1999]  Played for Norfolk Tides (AAA) ... Played for Norfolk Tides (AAA) ... Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Played for New York Mets (MLB) ... Played in Division Series for New York Mets ... Played in Championship Series for New York Mets ... Winter League All-Star ... National League Player of the Week
[2000]  Played for Houston Astros (MLB) ... Played for Houston Astros (MLB)
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