Position: OF
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 190 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 12/01/2005
Country: Dominican Republic
How Acquired: International Free Agent, 2023
Bonus: $600,000
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2027
Minor League Free Agency: 2029
Options Left: 3
Overview
Mola was one of the Pirates’ top 2023 international signings. His approach at the plate is advanced for his age and he has the potential to hit for power. He’ll likely play in the outfield corners due to average speed and arm, so there’ll be some pressure on the bat.
2023-24
Mola suffered a wrist injury in spring training and missed nearly the entire 2023 season. He got into seven games and went 1-for-18 with four walks and seven strikeouts. In 2024, he was on the injured list until mid-July. He eventually got into 23 games, showing some power but having trouble making contact. He hit 235/288/382, with a 32% K rate and just a 7% walk rate. He split his time between first and the outfield corners, and also supposedly caught one game, although that may have been one of MiLB.com’s many errors.
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Transactions
January 15, 2023: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.