MoJo

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[Ray Mileur | Cardinal Chronicle @RayMileur1]

Mason Molina makes his Triple-A debut today for Memphis, and this is one of the more interesting pitching development stories in the #STLCards system.

Acquired from Texas at the 2025 trade deadline for Phil Maton, Molina has steadily moved up the ladder and earned the bump after a strong run at Double-A Springfield.

His Springfield line:

14 starts
2.87 ERA
69.0 IP
82 K
26 BB
1.10 WHIP

He was also named the Cardinals’ June Pitcher of the Month after posting a 2.25 ERA over four starts, capped by 6.2 scoreless innings in his final Double-A outing.

The fastball is not overpowering, mostly 91-93 and touching 95, but the deception, extension and five-pitch mix make it play up. Add in a swing-and-miss changeup and multiple breaking-ball looks, and Molina has become more than just upper-level depth.

Now he is one step from St. Louis.

Big start today.

[MoJo @mojomolina]

@SoCalBirds @brendan_beck3 @12sixfix @12sixacademy Hey Coach - Mo’s AAA debut is today at 5pm PT for the Red Birds! HBD 🤙

[94 Octane @94octane]

Lefty who throws strikes w/ 5 pitches and keeps runs off the board. Outstanding spin on 3 breaking shapes bouys the profile. Has a 180 inning build. Smells like a solid #3. 2% own on Fantrax.

[Ray Mileur | Cardinal Chronicle @RayMileur1]

For the Record: Mason Molina was the Cardinal Chronicle Pitcher of the Week, (6/29);

Cardinal Chronicle Pitcher of the Day, (6/28); (6/22); (6/10); (6/4); (5/27) & (5/21)

[Cardinals Stats And Facts @STL_Stats_Facts]

Mason Molina in AA:

14 starts
2.87 ERA
1.10 WHIP
10.7 K/9

Congrats to Mason on being promoted to AAA! The Rangers traded the 22 year old last year for 23 innings of Phil Maton. It was a great find by Mo and Chaim at the deadline 👌👌

[Brian Walton @B_Walton]

The Cardinal Nation's no. 18-ranked #stlcards prospect, LHS Mason Molina, is scheduled to make his Triple-A debut for Memphis vs. Charlotte at AutoZone Park this Saturday evening, July 4.

[Ray Mileur | Cardinal Chronicle @RayMileur1]

#STLCards The Cardinals are promoting the left-hander to Triple-A Memphis after a strong run at Springfield, where he posted a 2.87 ERA with 82 strikeouts over 69 innings.

Molina has earned the next test, and now he is one step closer to St. Louis.

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[MiLB Today @MiLB_Today]

Consistency has defined Mason Molina's recent run. He earns this week's Featured Pitcher honors after posting a 0.00 ERA over his last 13.1 innings. ⚡

13.1 IP | 0 ER | 11 K | 0.75 WHIP

[Ray Mileur | Cardinal Chronicle @RayMileur1]

Mason Molina is The Cardinal Chronicle Minor League Pitcher of the Day.

6.2 IP
3 H
1 R
0 ER
0 BB
5 K

First Springfield starter this season to pitch into the 7th.

Length, control and no free passes.

That is pitching. #STLCards
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[MiLB Today @MiLB_Today]

Mason Molina continued his impressive season, lowering his ERA below 3.00 with another scoreless gem for @Sgf_Cardinals 📉

6.2 IP | 0 ER | 6 K | 2 BB | 5 H

[MoJo @mojomolina]

@GustaStl60863 @RayMileur1 Hahaha, would it help if I told ya he is 50% Spaniard? I know ... still a Güero 😂 He does embrace his Latin roots, my man ~ after all, he grew up in SoCal 🤙

[Douglas @Zeltardoug]

It’s possible, but Quinn Mathews and Mason Molina are in the St. Louis rotation next year. It’s even possible for this year.

[Redbird Farmhands @RedbirdFarmhand]

2-2 today. Quinn Mathews threw 5 no-hit innings before giving up a bomb in the 6th. Mason Molina pitches extremely well in a Springfield shutout. Jose Suarez picks up three hits, and Alex Birge homers.

[Springfield Cardinals @Sgf_Cardinals]

Mason Molina: That guy.

[Springfield Cardinals @Sgf_Cardinals]

What a night.

[Douglas @Zeltardoug]

Time to promote Mason Molina. Quinn Mathews gave up 1 hit tonight but it was a homer after a walk. I mentioned it earlier. Both may be in the rotation next year if not sooner.

[Springfield Cardinals @Sgf_Cardinals]

Please, Mr. Molina's my ace.

[Springfield Cardinals @Sgf_Cardinals]

Take a bow Mason Molina. St. Louis' no. 29 prospect turns in another fantastic outing: 6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K in front of 5,371.

[Cardinals Player Development @CardsPlayerDev]

Today's Minor League Starters:

MEM (48-31): LH Quinn Mathews (4-3, 4.01) at Jacksonvilla (MIA)

SGF (34-38): LH Mason Molina (2-2, 3.18) vs. NW Arkansas (KC)

PEO (35-37): RH Leonel Sequera (1-5, 8.47) at Beloit (MIA)

PB (39-33): RH Payton Graham (0-1, 5.12) vs. Bradenton (PIT)

DSL (10-9): RH Jose Vega (0-0, 4.22) at Rockies

[Chandler Hayes @chandlerhayes11]

Mason Molina is probably the most under the radar pick up by this front office. Such a solid move.