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Jose Molina

Tampa Bay Rays

1975/06/03 36

6-2 250

Bayamon, PR

R / R

12

the Chicago Cubs in 1993 (14th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 55 171 19 48 12 1 3 15 15 44 2 1 .281 .342 .415
career Total 666 1787 183 430 92 3 29 163 98 398 12 5 .241 .286 .344

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Like his brothers Bengie and Yadier, he boasts a powerful arm and good overall skills behind the plate. Handles a pitching staff very well.
Flaws
  • Unlike his brothers, he strikes out a lot and doesn't always come through in the clutch. He often falls behind in the count early and cannot recover.
Career Potential
  • Veteran backup catcher.
  • Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 28, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year contract.
October 30, 2011 Declared free agent.
September 19, 2011 Missed 1 game (forearm injury).
September 18, 2011 Forearm injury, day-to-day.
October 27, 2010 Toronto Blue Jays exercised their contract option for the 2011 season.
February 19, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays.
July 8, 2009 Missed 55 games (quadriceps injury).
May 8, 2009 Quadriceps injury, early September.
April 19, 2008 Missed 4 games (left hamstring injury).
April 15, 2008 Left hamstring injury, day-to-day.
December 3, 2007 Re-signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees to a two-year contract.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
January 17, 2006 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a two-year contract.
January 18, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract.
February 27, 2004 Re-signed by the Anaheim Angels to a one-year contract.
September 29, 2003 Missed 7 games to the end of the regular season (left shoulder injury).
September 21, 2003 Left shoulder injury, day-to-day.
July 18, 2002 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 30, 2002 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
September 3, 2001 Recalled from Salt Lake (AAA).
July 2, 2001 Missed 37 games (fractured thumb).
July 2, 2001 Optioned to Salt Lake (AAA).
May 21, 2001 Fractured thumb, 15-day DL.
May 5, 2001 Contract purchased from Salt Lake (AAA).
March 31, 2001 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

November 28, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Rays.
February 19, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays.
July 21, 2007 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded Jose Molina to the New York Yankees for Jeff Kennard.
January 15, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Angels of Anaheim.
June 3, 1993 Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th round in 1993.

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