YADIER
MOLINA
C
.125 in last 8AB
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
225 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
19
years
Debut
Jun 3, 2004
Born
Jul 13, 1982
(41 yrs)
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Hometown
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 2000 (4/113).
Drafted from
Maestro Ladi HS (Vega Alta, P.R.)
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-11-01 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2022-09-25 |
Missed 3 games (sore right knee).
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| 2022-09-22 |
Sore right knee, day-to-day.
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| 2022-08-22 |
Activated from the restricted list by the St. Louis Cardinals.
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| 2022-08-20 |
Placed on the restricted list by the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Outstanding skills, sportsmanship and community involvement | 2018 | |
| NL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2013 |
| NL | Rawlings Platinum Glove Award Rawlings Platinum Glove Award | 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011 |
| NL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 |
Scouting Report
Was a born leader. A consummate defensive catcher, he threw out runners with ease, was great with the glove and handled pitchers as well as anyone ever has. Developed into a very good contact hitter with some pop and run-producing ability. Also ran the bases well for a catcher. Did not own above-average home-run power at the plate for a starting catcher. Could go into prolonged hitting funks as well, though not uncommon for a backstop who logged a ton of innings every season.
Long Range Potential: Outstanding, durable and clutch catcher and leader.
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