Puerto Rican St. Louis Cardinals catcher and the greatest defensive catcher of his generation, whose elite pitch-calling, powerful arm and lasting loyalty to the Cardinals made him an icon of the franchise.
Yadier Molina is one of the greatest catchers in baseball history, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner who defined the catcher position with his extraordinary defensive skills. His exceptional arm — he consistently led the league in caught stealing percentage — game-calling ability, and leadership were legendary. A three-time World Series champion, 'Yadi' was the heartbeat of the St. Louis Cardinals for nearly two decades.
Elite defensive catcher and pitch framing
How They Played
Defensive specialist with strong game-calling abilities
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest defensive catchers in MLB history