Jonathan Mota

Jonathan J. Mota

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.

• Born June 1, 1987 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

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Biographical Information

Jonathan Mota played in the minor leagues from 2005 to 2015. He spent his entire career in the minor league organization of the Chicago Cubs and was a true utility player, seeing action at every position on the diamond, including 7 games as a pitcher (he went 1-2, 1.35 in 6 2/3 innings). His principal positions were the three traditional infield spots, however. He was in AAA for parts of five seasons, and hit .257 in 964 games. He was also a fixture in the winter leagues, playing in both the Venezuelan League and the Puerto Rican League.

Following his playing career, he became a minor league coach and manager.

• 2016 Coach AZL Cubs
• 2017 Coach South Bend Cubs
• 2018 Manager AZL Cubs 2

In 2024, he was promoted to the major league Cubs as a major league coach without any specific duties attached to his name.