Taylor Motter
Born: 9/18/1989 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-05-16 | Final Game: 2022-05-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Taylor Davis Motter
Biography
Taylor Motter, born in 1989, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 2016 to 2022. He made his Major League Baseball debut on May 16, 2016, showcasing his ability to play multiple infield and outfield positions. Over the course of his career, Motter appeared in 190 games, accumulating 90 hits, including 10 home runs, and driving in 40 runs. His batting average stood at .188, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. Additionally, he demonstrated a blend of speed and aggressiveness on the bases, finishing his career with 13 stolen bases.
Motter's journey through professional baseball highlighted the era's emphasis on versatility and adaptability, as teams increasingly sought players capable of filling various roles. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a utility player were appreciated by the organizations he played for, including the Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners. His resilience and determination to succeed in a competitive environment underscored the spirit of many players striving to make their mark in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 480 | 50 | 90 | 19 | 1 | 10 | 40 | 13 | 44 | 131 | 0.188 | 0.258 | 0.294 | 0.551 | -1904.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 34 | 80 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 0.188 | -263.6 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 92 | 258 | 29 | 51 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 12 | 21 | 62 | 0.198 | -1135.4 |
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 9 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | COL | NL | 13 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 29 | 76 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 0.171 | -505.9 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 13 | 95 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 2B | 43 | 29 | 44 | 78 | 3 | 19 |
| 3B | 29 | 18 | 10 | 41 | 4 | 6 |
| OF | 40 | 24 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 52 | 41 | 51 | 99 | 3 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | 2B | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 | TBA | 3B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | TBA | SS | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 | TBA | OF | 13 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 1B | 15 | 8 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2017 | SEA | 2B | 18 | 11 | 19 | 27 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | SEA | 3B | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SEA | SS | 39 | 31 | 42 | 76 | 2 | 18 |
| 2017 | SEA | OF | 19 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | OF | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 1B | 5 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | COL | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | COL | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SLN | 2B | 14 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | SLN | 3B | 12 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | SLN | SS | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 22 |
| Second Base | 43 |
| Third Base | 29 |
| Shortstop | 52 |
| Left Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 18 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |