Andy Mota, baseball player, 1991-1991

Andy Mota

Born: 3/4/1966 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1991-08-31 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Andres Alberto Mota

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Biography

Andy Mota was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1991 season. He debuted on August 31, 1991, and appeared in a total of 27 games before concluding his career on October 6, 1991. Serving primarily as a position player, Mota contributed to his teams with a combination of speed and power, finishing his short career with 17 hits, including one home run, and six runs batted in. He also showcased his base-running abilities by stealing two bases. Though Mota's career was limited in scope, playing during a time when the game was evolving with increased emphasis on power hitting and athleticism, he left his mark through his determination and competitive spirit. His batting average stood at .189, reflecting the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves during the early 1990s, a period marked by a significant transition in the sport as teams began to prioritize player fitness and performance metrics. Despite not having an extensive career, Andy Mota remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 90 4 17 2 0 1 6 2 1 17 0.189 0.198 0.244 0.442 -563.3

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .198 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1991 HOU NL 27 90 4 17 2 0 1 6 2 1 17 0.189 .255 (-26%) .323 (-39%) .384 (-36%) .708 (-38%) -563.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 27 26 30 66 3 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 HOU 2B 27 26 30 66 3 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Golden West College Huntington Beach CA 1985
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1986, 1987