Izzy Molina, baseball player, 1996-2002

Izzy Molina

Born: 6/3/1971 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-15 | Final Game: 2002-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Islay Molina

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Biography

Izzy Molina, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002. Primarily known as a position player, Molina appeared in 69 games during his time in the league. He recorded a total of 29 hits, including 3 home runs, and accumulated 8 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .206. While he did not achieve significant accolades or statistical milestones, his time in the majors contributed to the depth of talent in a competitive era. Molina's playing career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the growing emphasis on power hitting and the integration of various playing styles. Although he did not steal any bases, his presence as a player in the league added to the rich tapestry of baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His journey reflects the experiences of many players who sought to make their mark in the sport amidst the challenges of a dynamic and evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 141 8 29 5 1 3 8 0 4 20 0.206 0.228 0.319 0.547 -589.6

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 27.7% 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
1996 OAK AL 14 25 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 48 111 6 22 3 1 3 7 0 3 17 0.198 .266 (-26%) .336 (-35%) .419 (-23%) .756 (-28%) -589.6
1998 OAK AL 6 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2002 BAL AL 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 66 41 264 20 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 OAK C 12 6 31 1 0 1
1997 OAK C 48 34 218 17 2 1
1998 OAK C 5 0 8 1 0 0
2002 BAL C 1 1 7 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 66
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 OAK AL $175,000
1997 OAK AL $152,000
1996 OAK AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $436,000