The Book on Jason Motte

Graduated Prospect Info

Now that he's no longer rookie-eligible, The Book is closed on Jason Motte as a prospect. This page remains as a historical record of his time in our prospect list.

Last bio and ranking update: 12/10/2008.

STLJason Motte
Born 6/22/1982
RHP, STL

By repositioning this promising young catcher after a thumb injury cut short his 2005 season, St. Louis has found a new way to put Jason Motte's strong right arm to use. Motte is one of a handful of promising Cardinal relievers who could compete for eighth and ninth inning duties. His heat, heat and more heat approach seems especially suited to short work, though its possible that clever sluggers could sit on his fastball and hit it a long, long, long way from time to time.

Player Updates and Notes

Jason Motte has converted four of five save opportunities in the last ten days while filling in for a sideline Chris Perez. While the younger Perez remains the better long-term bet, Motte now looks more likely to enter the season as the Cards' closer.

3/24/2009 by BallGrrrl

 

 

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