Carlos Soto
Carlos (Mota) Soto
Born: November 4, 1953
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 187
Career: 1972-1991
Carlos (Mota) Soto compiled a career batting average of .297 with 99 home runs and 411 RBI in his 709-game career with the Ebano Rojos, Mexico City Diablos Rojos, Indians, Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes, Saltillo Saraperos, Dos Laredos Tecolotes, Monclova Acereros, Campeche Piratas, Monterrey Industriales, San Luis Potosi Tuneros and San Luis Potosi Reales. He began playing during the 1972 season and last took the field during the 1991 campaign.
![]() Mexico City Diablos Rojos |
![]() Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes |
![]() Saltillo Saraperos |
![]() Dos Laredos Tecolotes |
![]() Campeche Piratas |
![]() Monclova Acereros |
![]() Monterrey Industriales |
![]() San Luis Potosi Tuneros |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | 10 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .185 | .179 | .259 | .438 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1974 | R | GULF | Indians | 12 | 37 | 34 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .294 | .333 | .324 | .657 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | 48 | 131 | 116 | 11 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 22 | .241 | .302 | .302 | .604 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1976 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 26 | 78 | 71 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .169 | .231 | .268 | .498 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1977 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 142 | 553 | 511 | 77 | 162 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 87 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 77 | .317 | .362 | .477 | .839 | 244 | 11 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 1978 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 104 | 376 | 328 | 48 | 93 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 66 | .284 | .362 | .503 | .865 | 165 | 10 | 0 | 5 | ||
| 1982 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 119 | 460 | 421 | 63 | 120 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 69 | .285 | .339 | .456 | .795 | 192 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | |
| 1983 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 112 | 439 | 402 | 52 | 120 | 24 | 4 | 22 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 43 | .299 | .355 | .542 | .898 | 218 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | |
| 1984 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 102 | 426 | 395 | 59 | 128 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 83 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 43 | .324 | .362 | .496 | .859 | 196 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Totals | 709 | 2653 | 2417 | 332 | 719 | 98 | 15 | 99 | 411 | 10 | 16 | 171 | 355 | .297 | .350 | .473 | .824 | 1144 | 0 | 36 | 10 | 19 | 21 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | C | 10 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 3.800 | 2 | |||
| 1974 | R | GULF | Indians | C | 2 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 6.000 | 3 | |||
| 1975 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | C | 41 | 164 | 13 | 5 | 1 | .973 | 4.317 | 9 | |||
| 1975 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | 1B | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 6.000 | ||||
| 1976 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | C | 16 | 77 | 20 | 1 | 0 | .990 | 6.062 | 5 | |||
| 1976 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 1B | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 8.000 | ||||
| 1977 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 1B | 23 | 186 | 9 | 2 | 12 | .990 | 8.478 | ||||
| 1977 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | C | 106 | 585 | 71 | 14 | 9 | .979 | 6.189 | 7 | |||
| 1978 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 1B | 52 | 380 | 24 | 10 | 43 | .976 | 7.769 | ||||
| 1978 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | C | 42 | 217 | 78 | 7 | 4 | .977 | 7.024 | 12 | |||
| 1982 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | C | 40 | 212 | 24 | 6 | 3 | .975 | 5.900 | 1 | |||
| 1982 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 1B | 14 | 98 | 5 | 2 | 5 | .981 | 7.357 | ||||
| 1983 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 1B | 98 | 989 | 66 | 6 | 89 | .994 | 1.765 | ||||
| 1983 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | C | 16 | 48 | 22 | 3 | 1 | .959 | 4.375 | 0 | |||
| 1984 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | 1B | 76 | 645 | 32 | 4 | 63 | .994 | 8.908 | ||||
| 1984 | AAA | MEX | Nuevo Laredo Tecolotes | C | 18 | 78 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 4.722 | 3 | |||
| Totals | 588 | 3907 | 389 | 66 | 236 | .985 | 7.306 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
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