José Antonio Mota Báez (born December 31, 1953) is a former Major League Baseball player.

Professional career

Los Angeles Dodgers

Báez was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1972 as an amateur free agent.

Seattle Mariners

Báez was purchased from the Dodgers by the Seattle Mariners in. He was the favorite for the second basemen spot going into the spring training. In his debut on April 6, against the California Angels, Báez delivered the first hit in Mariners history. He finished the '77 season batting .259 with 79 hits, one home run, 14 doubles and 17 RBIs in 91 games. With the Mariners in he hit .160 in 50 at bats.

St. Louis Cardinals

Báez was later traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later (eventually revealed to be Mike Potter). Báez spent the rest of the season with the Triple-A Springfield Redbirds. He did not play another major league game before being released in.

Personal life

He is the cousin of former Major League players Andy Mota, José Mota, and Manny Mota.