Jose Mota, baseball player, 1991-1995

Jose Mota

Born: 3/16/1965 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1991-05-24 | Final Game: 1995-06-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Jose Manuel Mota

Biography

Jose Mota, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1991 to 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Mota played in a total of 19 games during his time in the league. He recorded 8 hits, resulting in a batting average of .211. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Mota also did not register any stolen bases throughout his career. Mota's playing style was characterized by his versatility and approach at the plate during an era that saw the game evolving with increasing emphasis on power hitting. While his major league tenure was limited, he was part of a generation of players navigating the transition of baseball in the early 1990s. Mota's career, while not defined by overwhelming statistics, reflects the journey of many athletes who strive for success within the highly competitive environment of professional sports. After retiring, he remained involved in baseball, contributing to the game through various capacities.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 38 4 8 0 0 0 2 0 2 7 0.211 0.268 0.211 0.479 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 15 11 25 30 2 5
SS 3 0 1 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 15
Shortstop 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 KCA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1983, 1984, 1985