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Chad Mottola

Toronto Blue Jays

1971/10/15 38

6-3 220

Augusta, GA

R / R

5

the Cincinnati Reds in 1992 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2006 Blue Jays 10 16 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 .250 .250 .375

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • He has tremendous power and good speed with a knack for driving in runs.
Flaws
  • He needs to show more patience at the plate if he ever hopes to adapt to the major-league game. While he's hot with the bat, he's frigid with the glove.
Career Potential
  • Will remain a solid minor-league hitter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
March 18, 2007 Assigned to the minor league camp by the Toronto Blue Jays.
November 10, 2006 Re-signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
July 28, 2006 Outrighted to Syracuse (AAA).
July 1, 2006 Contract purchased from Syracuse (AAA).
July 7, 2004 Outrighted to Ottawa (AAA).
June 29, 2004 Contract purchased from Ottawa (AAA).
March 25, 2004 Assigned by the Baltimore Orioles to their minor league camp.
January 9, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Baltimore Orioles.
December 19, 2003 Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.
March 10, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 6, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
March 30, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 18, 2001 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
August 10, 2001 Optioned to Calgary (AAA).
August 3, 2001 Contract purchased from Calgary (AAA).
March 30, 2001 Outrighted to Calgary (AAA).
March 29, 2001 Designated for assignment.

Trades

November 10, 2005 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
December 19, 2003 Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.
November 6, 2002 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
January 16, 2001 Toronto Blue Jays traded Chad Mottola to the Florida Marlins for a player to be named.
November 17, 1999 Signed to a minor league contract by the Toronto Blue Jays.
June 1, 1992 Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round in 1992.

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