Hickory Crawdads’ Mason Molina Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week
Hickory Crawdads’ 21-year-old left-hander Mason Molina was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for April 15-20, following his outstanding outing.
Acquired by the Texas Rangers from the Milwaukee Brewers in the January 2, 2025, trade for RHP Grant Anderson, Molina has quickly made his mark.
Dominant Outing in No-Hitter Loss
On April 18 against the Charleston RiverDogs, Molina delivered a masterful performance, throwing 6 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts, using 75 pitches (53 strikes, 22 balls). Despite his brilliance, the Crawdads fell 1-0 in a game where they combined for a no-hitter but lost due to a hit-by-pitch and a sacrifice fly.
Molina’s 2025 Season Stats
In 3 starts, Molina holds a 0-1 record with a 3.29 ERA over 13.2 innings, striking out 17, walking 5, and limiting opponents to a .149 batting average, showcasing his command and potential.
Crawdads’ Weekly and Season Recap
The Hickory Crawdads went 2-4 against the Charleston RiverDogs last week. For the season, the Crawdads stand at 8-7, sitting just 1 game out of first place in the Carolina League standings.
Home Series Against Salem Red Sox
The Crawdads return home to face the Salem Red Sox in a series starting Tuesday night at 6:00 PM, aiming to build on their strong start and climb atop the leaderboard.
Congratulations, Mason!
Congratulations to Mason Molina for his well-deserved Carolina League Pitcher of the Week award.