Jose Molina, baseball player, 1999-2014

Jose Molina

Born: 6/3/1975 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1999-09-06 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Jose Benjamin Molina

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Biography

José Molina was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1999 to 2014. Born in 1975, he played primarily as a position player, appearing in 947 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his defensive skills behind the plate, Molina was part of a distinguished family legacy in baseball, with his brothers, Bengie and Yadier, also making significant contributions to the sport. Over his career, he compiled a batting average of .233, amassing 592 hits, 39 home runs, and 223 RBIs, as well as successfully stealing 20 bases. Molina's playing style was characterized by his strong defensive acumen and ability to handle pitching staffs effectively, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He was an integral part of the rosters for several clubs, including the Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Tampa Bay Rays. His career spanned a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on specialized roles and the importance of catchers in game strategy. While not known for his offensive prowess, Molina's contributions to his teams extended beyond statistics, as he earned respect for his work ethic and leadership qualities on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
947 2546 240 592 117 3 39 223 20 154 576 0.233 0.282 0.327 0.608 -8409.0

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1999 CHC NL 10 19 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.263 — — — — 0.0
2001 LAA AL 15 37 8 10 3 0 2 4 0 3 8 0.270 — — — — 0.0
2002 LAA AL 29 70 5 19 3 0 0 5 0 5 15 0.271 .261 (+4%) .331 (-6%) .416 (-25%) .747 (-16%) -204.6
2003 LAA AL 53 114 12 21 4 0 0 6 0 1 26 0.184 .264 (-30%) .332 (-37%) .422 (-48%) .754 (-43%) -899.2
2004 LAA AL 73 203 26 53 10 2 3 25 4 10 52 0.261 .266 (-2%) .335 (-12%) .427 (-12%) .762 (-12%) -492.5
2005 LAA AL 75 184 14 42 4 0 6 25 2 13 41 0.228 .264 (-14%) .330 (-13%) .418 (-17%) .749 (-15%) -511.9
2006 LAA AL 78 225 18 54 17 0 4 22 1 9 49 0.240 .269 (-11%) .336 (-19%) .431 (-15%) .768 (-16%) -770.4
2007 LAA AL 40 125 9 28 8 0 0 10 2 3 30 0.224 .268 (-16%) .335 (-28%) .422 (-32%) .758 (-30%) -683.2
2007 NYY AL 29 66 9 21 5 0 1 9 0 2 13 0.318 .268 (+19%) .335 (-1%) .422 (+4%) .758 (+2%) -683.2
2008 NYY AL 100 268 32 58 17 0 3 18 0 12 52 0.216 .263 (-18%) .333 (-21%) .416 (-25%) .749 (-23%) -1255.0
2009 NYY AL 52 138 15 30 4 0 1 11 0 14 28 0.217 .262 (-17%) .332 (-12%) .417 (-36%) .750 (-25%) -605.1
2010 TOR AL 57 167 13 41 4 0 6 12 1 9 36 0.246 .257 (-5%) .325 (-7%) .402 (-6%) .728 (-6%) -174.1
2011 TOR AL 55 171 19 48 12 1 3 15 2 15 44 0.281 .255 (+10%) .320 (+7%) .399 (+4%) .719 (+5%) 168.1
2012 TBR AL 102 251 27 56 9 0 8 32 3 20 60 0.223 .254 (-12%) .318 (-10%) .405 (-13%) .724 (-12%) -533.0
2013 TBR AL 99 283 26 66 14 0 2 18 2 22 63 0.233 .253 (-8%) .317 (-9%) .396 (-23%) .714 (-17%) -871.3
2014 TBR AL 80 225 4 40 2 0 0 10 3 14 55 0.178 .251 (-29%) .313 (-27%) .386 (-52%) .700 (-40%) -1579.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 22 3 4 0 0 0 1 4 5 0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 ALDS1 TBA 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2013 ALWC TBA 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2009 ALCS NYA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2009 ALDS1 NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2009 WS NYA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
2005 ALCS LAA 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
2005 ALDS2 LAA 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000
2004 ALDS1 ANA 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.333
2002 ALCS ANA 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2002 WS ANA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 13 1 23 3 0 7
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 915 771 6033 441 39 50

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CHN C 10 7 44 5 0 1
2001 ANA C 15 12 78 6 0 1
2002 ANA C 29 24 154 16 3 3
2003 ANA C 53 39 221 17 1 0
2004 ANA 1B 2 0 5 1 0 2
2004 ANA C 70 57 441 37 3 4
2005 LAA 1B 4 1 10 0 0 2
2005 LAA C 65 53 408 41 3 6
2006 LAA 1B 3 0 4 0 0 2
2006 LAA C 76 71 502 50 8 4
2007 LAA C 40 37 283 17 4 2
2007 NYA C 29 16 153 13 0 1
2008 NYA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 NYA C 97 81 634 52 3 6
2009 NYA 1B 3 0 4 2 0 1
2009 NYA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2009 NYA C 49 42 366 21 1 1
2010 TOR C 56 51 417 37 2 3
2011 TOR C 48 44 342 24 1 3
2012 TBA C 102 80 657 41 4 8
2013 TBA C 96 87 674 34 4 5
2014 TBA C 80 70 659 30 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 915
First Base 13
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 TBA AL $1,750,000
2013 TBA AL $1,500,000
2012 TBA AL $1,500,000
2011 TOR AL $1,200,000
2010 TOR AL $800,000
2009 NYA AL $2,125,000
2008 NYA AL $1,875,000
2007 LAA AL $1,350,000
2006 LAA AL $850,000
2005 LAA AL $725,000
2004 ANA AL $335,000
2003 ANA AL $320,000
2000 CHN NL $205,000
1999 CHN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $14,735,000