Yadier Molina

Puerto Rican baseball catcher widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive catchers in MLB history with two World Series championships.

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.

Defensive specialist with strong game-calling abilities

One of the greatest defensive catchers in MLB history

• World Series Champion 2006
• World Series Champion 2011
• Gold Glove Award 2008
• Gold Glove Award 2009
• Gold Glove Award 2010
• Gold Glove Award 2011
• Gold Glove Award 2012
• Gold Glove Award 2013
• Gold Glove Award 2014
• Gold Glove Award 2015
• Gold Glove Award 2016
• Gold Glove Award 2017
• NL All-Star Selection 2009
• NL All-Star Selection 2010
• NL All-Star Selection 2011
• NL All-Star Selection 2012
• NL All-Star Selection 2013
• NL All-Star Selection 2014
• NL All-Star Selection 2015
• NL All-Star Selection 2016
• NL All-Star Selection 2017
• NL All-Star Selection 2018
• Silver Slugger Award 2012
• Silver Slugger Award 2013
• Silver Slugger Award 2018
• Roberto Clemente Award 2018
• Branch Rickey Award 2013
• World Baseball Classic Champion with Puerto Rico 2013 (runner-up finalist)
• Olympic Bronze Medal Athens 2004 with Puerto Rico