Gustavo Molina
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
Gustavo Molina was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for 5 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 26 career games, he hit .128 with 6 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-02
- Last Game
- 2011-04-28
Full name: Gustavo Eduardo Molina
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 | .128 | .160 | .170 | .330 | 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 .330 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | CHA | AL | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYA | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 26 | 47 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .128 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| Away | 10 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .105 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-28 | NYY | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-26 | NYY | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-16 | NYY | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-10 | BOS | TOR | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-07-05 | BOS | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-04 | BOS | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-06-30 | BOS | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-30 | NYN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-04-26 | NYN | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-30 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 25 |
Salary History
Gustavo Molina's recorded salaries total $835,000 over 2 seasons, 2007 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Molina's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NYA | AL | $455,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $835,000 | ||
Gustavo Molina: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 2, 2007 and the final game on April 28, 2011, Gustavo Molina built the record summarized on this page. By club, Molina's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (2007), the Baltimore Orioles (2007), the New York Mets (2008), the Boston Red Sox (2010), and the New York Yankees (2011). Born on February 24, 1982, in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela, Molina is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 245 pounds. The bio lists the given name Gustavo Eduardo.
The batting record for Molina: 26 games, 6 hits in 47 at bats, and a .128 average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Molina got on base at a .160 rate and slugged .170 (.330 OPS). The league as a whole hit .261 across Molina's seasons, which puts the .128 career mark 51.1% below average. The OPS comparison is .330 to a league .739, 55.3% below average. Molina collected a career-high 2 hits in 2007.
The position breakdown shows 25 games, all at catcher. The fielding table credits Molina with 96 putouts, 5 assists and 0 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gustavo Molina
- What years did Gustavo Molina play?
- Gustavo Molina played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was Gustavo Molina a pitcher?
- No. Gustavo Molina was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gustavo Molina hit?
- Gustavo Molina hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Gustavo Molina play for?
- Gustavo Molina played for 5 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2007), the Baltimore Orioles (2007), the New York Mets (2008), the Boston Red Sox (2010), and the New York Yankees (2011).
- What were Gustavo Molina's career stats?
- In 26 games, Gustavo Molina had 6 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .128 batting average.
- How much did Gustavo Molina earn in his career?
- Gustavo Molina's recorded salaries total $835,000 over 2 seasons, 2007 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Molina's career ran from 2007 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
- What was Gustavo Molina's salary?
- Gustavo Molina's last recorded salary was $455,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $455,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2011.
- What position did Gustavo Molina play?
- Gustavo Molina played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gustavo Molina and how much did he weigh?
- Gustavo Molina was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 245 pounds.
- What was Gustavo Molina's career batting average?
- Gustavo Molina batted .128 over his career, with 6 hits in 47 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gustavo Molina have?
- Gustavo Molina drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Gustavo Molina in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gustavo Molina has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.