Chad Mottola
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2006)
Chad Mottola was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2006 for 4 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 11 seasons. In 59 career games, he hit .200 with 25 hits, 4 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-23
- Last Game
- 2006-07-26
Full name: Charles Edward Mottola
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 125 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 28 | .200 | .263 | .344 | .607 | -233 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OPS .607 vs. league average .768 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 35 | 79 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 16 | .215 | .269 (-20%) | .340 (-21%) | .426 (-14%) | .767 (-17%) | -232.6 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 10 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 59 | 125 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 28 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -233 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (59 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 50 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 5 | .240 |
| Away | 30 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 7 | .173 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-26 | TOR | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-19 | TOR | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-17 | TOR | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-07-16 | TOR | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-15 | TOR | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-07-14 | TOR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-09 | TOR | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-05 | TOR | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-03 | TOR | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-02 | TOR | PHI | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 41 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | Orlando | FL | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Chad Mottola: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chad Mottola debuted on April 23, 1996 and played a final game on July 26, 2006. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1996), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000 to 2006), the Florida Marlins (2001), and the Baltimore Orioles (2004). Mottola, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'3" and 220 pounds. Mottola was born on October 15, 1971, in Augusta, GA, USA. Mottola's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Edward Mottola.
Mottola's career batting table shows 59 games, 125 at bats and 25 hits, a .200 average, plus 4 homers and 12 RBI. Reaching base at a .263 clip and slugging .344, Mottola finished with a .607 OPS. Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Mottola's .200 average sits 25.4% below it. The OPS comparison is .607 to a league .768, 21.0% below average. No season topped the 17 hits of 1996. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .215 in 1996, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chad Mottola
- What years did Chad Mottola play?
- Chad Mottola played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2006.
- Was Chad Mottola a pitcher?
- No. Chad Mottola was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chad Mottola hit?
- Chad Mottola hit 4 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What was Chad Mottola's career batting average?
- Chad Mottola batted .200 over his career, with 25 hits in 125 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chad Mottola have?
- Chad Mottola drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Chad Mottola in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chad Mottola has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.