Jason Motte

Jason Motte
Motte in 2008 with the Cardinals
Pitcher
Born: (1982-06-22) June 22, 1982 (age 42)
Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2008, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 2017, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record27–15
Earned run average3.30
Strikeouts375
Saves60
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Jason Louis Motte (born June 22, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, and Atlanta Braves. The Cardinals drafted him as a catcher in 2003 and he converted to pitching in 2006. Motte played a key role in the 2011 World Series championship run, saving five postseason games. In 2012, he led the National League (NL) in saves with 42. Motte had Tommy John surgery to repair an ulnar collateral ligament injury that kept him from playing all of 2013. After returning to the Cardinals midway through the 2014 season, Motte signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Cubs for 2015.