Gustavo Molina, baseball player, 2007-2011

Gustavo Molina

Born: 2/24/1982 in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2011-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Gustavo Eduardo Molina

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Biography

Gustavo Molina, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2007 until his retirement in 2011. Over the course of his career, Molina appeared in 26 games, showcasing his versatility on the field despite a limited offensive output. He recorded 6 hits and finished with a batting average of 0.128, along with 1 run batted in (RBI). Known for his defensive skills, Molina contributed to his teams primarily through his fielding capabilities, as evidenced by his lack of home runs and stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Molina's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of advanced analytics and an increased emphasis on power hitting. While his offensive statistics may not reflect the success of his contemporaries, he served as a role player who provided depth to his teams. His journey through the majors is a testament to the dedication and passion required to reach the highest level of professional baseball, even for players who do not achieve superstar status.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 47 2 6 2 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.128 0.160 0.170 0.330 0.0

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.330 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 CHW AL 10 18 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.056 — — — — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 7 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYN NL 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2010 BOS AL 4 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYY AL 3 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 25 15 96 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 CHA C 9 7 41 1 0 0
2007 BAL C 7 2 12 2 0 0
2008 NYN C 2 2 19 0 0 0
2010 BOS C 4 2 15 1 0 0
2011 NYA C 3 2 9 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 NYA AL $455,000
2007 CHA AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $835,000