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About Jose Mota:
Jose Mota (full name: Jose Manuel (Matos) Mota; no nicknames) played second baseman, pinch runner and shortstop from 1991 until 1995 for the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals. He played for the Padres in 1991 and Royals in 1995. Over 2 seasons, he played 19 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 4 runs, and stole 0 bases. Born on March 16, 1965 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R., Mota stands 5' 9" and weighs 155 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the 1985 amateur draft. His debut was on May 24, 1991 and he played his final game on June 2, 1995. Over his career, Mota made $109,000. Common misspellings of his name include Jose Manuel (Matos) Jose Mota.