Izzy Molina
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2002)
Izzy Molina was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002 for the Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 7 seasons. In 69 career games, he hit .206 with 29 hits, 3 home runs, and 8 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" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-08-15
- Last Game
- 2002-05-06
Full name: Islay Molina
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 | .206 | .228 | .319 | .547 | -541 |
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 .547 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 27.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 14 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | 48 | 111 | 6 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .198 | .266 (-26%) | .336 (-35%) | .419 (-23%) | .756 (-28%) | -541.4 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 69 | 141 | 8 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -541 | ||
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 (69 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 66 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | .182 |
| Away | 35 | 75 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 6 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-06 | BAL | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-25 | OAK | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-23 | OAK | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-22 | OAK | SFG | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-19 | OAK | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-18 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-04-02 | OAK | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-28 | OAK | SEA | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-24 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-22 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 | 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 | ||
Izzy Molina: the record in brief
August 15, 1996 and May 6, 2002 bracket Izzy Molina's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Molina's seasons break down as the Oakland Athletics (1996 to 1998) and the Baltimore Orioles (2002). Listed as a catcher, Molina threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Molina was born on June 3, 1971, in New York, NY, USA. Izzy Molina was the playing name; the full given name is Islay.
In 69 games and 141 at bats, Molina batted .206 with 29 hits, along with 3 home runs and 8 RBI. The on-base percentage is .228 and the slugging percentage .319, for an OPS of .547. Molina's .206 average ran 22.7% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 22 hits of 1997. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .198 in 1997, did not top the league's .266.
Molina played 66 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at designated hitter (2). The fielding table credits Molina with 264 putouts, 20 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Izzy Molina
- What years did Izzy Molina play?
- Izzy Molina played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002.
- Was Izzy Molina a pitcher?
- No. Izzy Molina was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Izzy Molina hit?
- Izzy Molina hit 3 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What was Izzy Molina's career batting average?
- Izzy Molina batted .206 over his career, with 29 hits in 141 at bats.
- How many RBI did Izzy Molina have?
- Izzy Molina drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Izzy Molina in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Izzy Molina has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.