Vince Molyneaux

Born: 8/17/1888 in Lewiston, NY, USA

Died: 5/4/1950 in Stamford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-07-05 | Final Game: 1918-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Vincent Leo Molyneaux

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Biography

Vince Molyneaux was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in the sport during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively minded game. Born in 1888, Molyneaux's career spanned from July 5, 1917, to July 18, 1918. Though he played for a brief period, he made a notable contribution to his teams during his time on the mound. Molyneaux finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41, accumulating a total of 5 strikeouts. His role as a pitcher, although not extensively documented with high-volume statistics, reflects the competitive nature of the era, where players often faced significant challenges and limited opportunities. While he may not have achieved the prominence of some of his contemporaries, Molyneaux's presence in the game during this transitional period underscores the diverse tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	13	0	0	0	0	32.7	21	16	0	28	5	4.41	0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 2.75 across their career seasons — 60.2% 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
1917	SLA	AL	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	22.0	18	12	20	4	4.91	2.69 (-83%)	-1080.8
1918	BOS	AL	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	10.7	3	4	8	1	3.38	2.83 (-19%)	-408.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1917	SLA	AL	7	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BOS	AL	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	1	12	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	SLA	P	7	0	0	9	0	0
1918	BOS	P	6	0	1	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Villanova University	Villanova	PA	1915, 1916, 1917