He made his major league debut on June 6, 2009, pitching 2 IP, giving up 4 runs, 3 hits including a home run, walking 1, and striking out 1.
On October 6, 2008, Mottola was announced as the Blue Jays roving minor league hitting instructor for the 2009 season.
Starting with the 2009 season, the Baltimore Orioles baseball club has added a patch to the left arm of their uniforms that features a round version of the Maryland flag.
He was the last man cut in April 2009, for the team to get to the 25-man roster before Opening Day (Apr. 6).
In 2009, Kang had the most brilliant season in his pro career.
In 2009, he hit .261 with 12 home runs and a career-high 12 triples, tied with Michael Bourn for the second most in the National League that year.
After his father Harry's death on April 13, 2009, Todd, along with his younger brothers Brad and Kane, threw out the first pitch at the first home game in Philadelphia four days later.
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