Carlton Molesworth

Born: 2/15/1876 in Frederick, MD, USA

Died: 7/25/1961 in Frederick, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-14 | Final Game: 1895-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 162 lbs

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Biography

Carlton Molesworth, born in 1876, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1895 to 1909. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in only four games, he represented a transitional period in the sport as it moved away from the early days of the deadball era. Molesworth played as a position player, finishing his career with a batting average of .143, recording one hit over his limited appearances. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his involvement in the game during this formative time is a testament to the many players who contributed to the growth of baseball in its early years. Molesworth's playing career took place during a time when baseball was evolving, with a focus on player development and the increasing popularity of the sport across America. Despite the limited opportunities afforded to him in the majors, his participation in the game serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to compete at the highest level. His legacy, like that of many players from his era, is often overlooked but remains an integral part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	4	3	1	0	0	16.0	33	26	1	15	7	14.62	0

Career ERA 14.62 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 206.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1895	WAS	NL	0	2	4	3	1	0	0	16.0	33	26	15	7	14.62	4.77 (-206%)	-927.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 62.5% 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
1895	WAS	NL	4	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	WAS	P	4	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4