Paul molitor

[pmeares17]

Paul Molitor


HT./WT.: 6-0/193
BORN: 08/22/1956, St. Paul, Minn.
HIGH SCHOOL: Cretin (St. Paul).

CAREER NOTES
Selected by St. Louis Cardinals organization in 28th round of free-agent draft (June 5, 1974); did not sign. ... Selected by Milwaukee Brewers organization in first round (third pick overall) of free-agent draft (June 7, 1977). ... On disabled list (June 24-July 18, 1980; May 3-August 12, 1981; May 2, 1984-remainder of season; August 13-28, 1985; May 10-30, June 2-17 and June 19-July 8, 1986; and April 30-May 26 and June 27-July 16, 1987). ... Granted free agency (November 9, 1987). ... Re-signed by Brewers (January 5, 1988). ... On disabled list (March 30-April 14, 1989). ... On Milwaukee disabled list (April 2-27, 1990). ... On Milwaukee disabled list (June 17-July 30, 1990); included rehabilitation assignment to Beloit (July 28). ... Granted free agency (October 30, 1992). ... Signed by Toronto Blue Jays (December 7, 1992). ... Granted free agency (November 3, 1995). ... Signed by Minnesota Twins (December 5, 1995). ... Granted free agency ( , 1997).

MISC. NOTES
Hit three home runs in one game (May 12, 1982). ... Led A.L. third basemen with 29 errors and 48 double plays in 1982. ... Had 39-game hitting streak (July 16-August 25, 1987). ... Hit for the cycle (May 15, 1991). ... Career major league grand slams: 2.



TRANSACTION/CAREER NOTES:
Selected by St. Louis Cardinals organization in 28th round of free-agent draft (June 5, 1974); did not sign. ... Selected by Milwaukee Brewers organization in first round (third pick overall) of free-agent draft (June 7, 1977). ... On disabled list (June 24-July 18, 1980; May 3-August 12, 1981; May 2, 1984-remainder of season; August 13-28, 1985; May 10-30, June 2-17 and June 19-July 8, 1986; and April 30-May 26 and June 27-July 16, 1987). ... Granted free agency (November 9, 1987). ... Re-signed by Brewers (January 5, 1988). ... On disabled list (March 30-April 14, 1989). ... On Milwaukee disabled list (April 2-27, 1990). ... On Milwaukee disabled list (June 17-July 30, 1990); included rehabilitation assignment to Beloit (July 28). ... Granted free agency (October 30, 1992). ... Signed by Toronto Blue Jays (December 7, 1992). ... Granted free agency (November 3, 1995). ... Signed by Minnesota Twins (December 5, 1995). ... Granted free agency ( , 1997).

CAREER HONORS: Named shortstop on THE SPORTING NEWS college All-America team (1977). ... Named Midwest League Most Valuable Player (1977). ... Named A.L. Rookie Player of the Year by THE SPORTING NEWS (1978). ... Named designated hitter on THE SPORTING NEWS A.L. All-Star team (1987 and 1993-96). ... Named designated hitter on THE SPORTING NEWS A.L. Silver Slugger team (1987-88, 1993 and 1996).

CAREER RECORDS: Shares major league record for most stolen bases in one inning -- 3 (July 26, 1987, first inning). ... Holds A.L. single-season record for most stolen bases without being caught stealing -- 20 (1994).

STATISTICAL NOTES: Holds Milwaukee Brewers all-time record for highest batting average (.303) and most stolen bases (412). ... Holds Toronto Blue Jays all-time record for highest batting average (.315).

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES: Hit three home runs in one game (May 12, 1982). ... Led A.L. third basemen with 29 errors and 48 double plays in 1982. ... Had 39-game hitting streak (July 16-August 25, 1987). ... Hit for the cycle (May 15, 1991). ... Career major league grand slams: 2.

[pmeares17]

he was cool one of my favorite players. him and robin yount were the shizzle back in the day.

[sheffield_rocks]

and they are both HOF'ers too.....whaddya know. Molitor helped the Blue Jays a lot in a way that Carlos Delgado never could

[SS Billy]

Molitor is a great example of what you need to win championships..
He wasn't a power hitter and was only an average fielder. What he offered was brains, speed and great bat control.

He knew what to do and when. Sounds simple, but thats why the Delgados and Sosas sell tickets but don't get to wear rings too often on their own.

Molitor (and Yount) made the most of their considerable talents with a goal of winning games first...personal goals never seemed to interfere. I think thats why last years World Series was so compelling. Two teams intent on winning with a total absence of WWF mentality showboating and self idolation. Makes for great baseball...The Molitors and Younts are few and far between..

[sheffield_rocks]

The word for guys like Delgado and Sosa would be ..........hmmm.. i guess i would call them flashy. They make a big show of hitting home runs and that may draw fans but Molitor and Yount are consistent. They are consistent deliverers and smart baseball players. They dont have rippling muscles or lightning speed but they have smarts control and hustle and thats what counts in the long run.

[645]

You know you posted this last year?

Link (http://www.addictsports.com/baseball/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1034)

[sheffield_rocks]

Lol almost a year ago. You posted this on July last year when i wasnt even here.

[GiveHyzduashot]

Molitor helped the Jays out in a lot of ways Delago can't, but Molitor had a lot more support, too.

Look at the Blue Jays' lineup. Only Hinske, Mondesi, and Stewart are worthy of starting every day. The rest are pretty bad.

[sheffield_rocks]

You're right......Molitor had Joe Carter and Robbie Alomar....

[SS Billy]

Good point, Molitor was a hitting stud that was content being a cog in the machine in a team effort... Carter, Alomar, and many others made that team work..I love team ball. Single star squads are hard to watch and rarely win...
The Cubs this year have a decent starting staff and Sammy. The rest are one dimensional players, most past their prime. I enjoy watching a team manufacture runs more than waiting 9 innnings for 2 or 3 home runs...
As much as Im not a Yankee fan, they're one of the few teams putting the team before individual performances. They even have David Wells toning it down...You have to admire Jeter and Giambi virtually disappearing from the limelight while they head to yet another world series..

[sheffield_rocks]

And you're so sure they are going to the WS???? I dont know they got some competition this year..