Chad Mottola, baseball player, 1996-2006

Chad Mottola

Born: 10/15/1971 in Augusta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-23 | Final Game: 2006-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Charles Edward Mottola

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Biography

Chad Mottola was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 until 2006. Over the course of his career, Mottola appeared in 59 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a total of 25 hits, including 4 home runs and 12 RBIs. His batting average finished at 0.2, and he also contributed to his teams with 2 stolen bases. Mottola's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to shift towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Mottola's tenacity and versatility allowed him to carve out a place in the league. His journey through the major leagues serves as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed at the highest levels of the game.

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 0.200 0.263 0.344 0.607 -247.6

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 0.607 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1996 CIN NL 35 79 10 17 3 0 3 6 2 6 16 0.215 .269 (-20%) .340 (-21%) .426 (-14%) .767 (-17%) -247.6
2000 TOR AL 3 9 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIA NL 5 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BAL AL 6 14 2 2 1 0 1 3 0 2 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2006 TOR AL 10 16 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 49 32 65 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 CIN OF 31 23 42 2 0 0
2000 TOR OF 3 2 5 0 0 0
2001 FLO OF 5 2 8 1 0 0
2004 BAL OF 5 3 7 0 0 0
2006 TOR OF 5 2 3 0 0 0

Career Games by 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