Paul Molitor

Biography

Paul Molitor was a Hall of Fame DH/3B who played from 1978 to 1998. An exceptional contact hitter, Molitor collected 3319 career hits with a 0.306 batting average. A right-handed, Molitor stood 6'0" tall and brought athleticism and dedication to his position. Born in St. Paul, MN, Molitor made significant contributions to baseball. Molitor was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, cementing his place among baseball's all-time greats. Throughout his 21-season career, he was associated with the MIN, leaving an indelible mark on the franchise. His remarkable consistency over 2683 games made him one of the most reliable players of his generation. Playing during the expansion era, Molitor exemplified the skill and dedication that defined baseball excellence. His contributions to the game continue to be remembered and celebrated by baseball fans and historians alike. Molitor's legacy endures as a testament to excellence and dedication in America's pastime.

Career Information

Debut: 1978

Final Season: 1998

Team: Minnesota Twins

Born: 1956 in St. Paul, MN

Career Statistics

Batting

Pitching

Awards & Accolades

• TSN Rookie Player of the Year (1978)
• Player of the Week (1982)
• Hutch Award (1987)
• Player of the Week (1987)
• Player of the Week (1987)
• Silver Slugger (1987)
• TSN All-Star (1987)
• Silver Slugger (1988)
• Player of the Month (1989)
• Player of the Week (1992)
• Babe Ruth Award (1993)
• Outstanding DH Award (1993)
• Player of the Month (1993)
• Silver Slugger (1993)
• TSN All-Star (1993)
• World Series MVP (1993)
• Player of the Week (1994)
• TSN All-Star (1994)
• Outstanding DH Award (1996)
• Silver Slugger (1996)
• TSN All-Star (1996)
• Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (1997)
• Branch Rickey Award (1998)
• MLB Players Choice Man of the Year (1998)