Fenton Mole, baseball player, 1949-1949

Fenton Mole

Born: 6/14/1925 in San Leandro, CA, USA

Died: 2/20/2017 in Danville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-01 | Final Game: 1949-09-30

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

Full name: Fenton Leroy Mole

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Biography

Fenton Mole was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball in 1949. Born in 1925, Mole made his mark in a challenging era for the sport, as baseball was still recovering from the disruptions of World War II and transitioning into a new era of competitive play. His time in the majors was short-lived, spanning just the month of September 1949, during which he appeared in 10 games. Throughout his career, Mole recorded 5 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .185. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his presence on the field contributed to the fabric of a league that was beginning to see the emergence of new talent and the evolution of playing styles. Despite his limited statistics, Mole's brief stint in the majors highlights the stories of countless players who sought to make an impact in the game during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 27 2 5 2 1 0 2 0 3 5 0.185 0.267 0.333 0.600 0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1949 NYY AL 10 27 2 5 2 1 0 2 0 3 5 0.185 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 0 59 6 0 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 NYA 1B 8 0 59 6 0 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8