Paul Molitor

Paul Molitor
Birthdate 8/22/1956
Death Date
Debut Year 1978
Year of Induction 2004
Teams Blue Jays, Brewers, Twins
Positions Designated Hitter, Third Base

Nicknamed “The Ignitor”, 7-time All Star Paul Molitor finished with 3,319 career hits. A World Series MVP, Molitor was a first-ballot HoFer.

 

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Molitor broke in with the Brewers and spent his first 15 seasons in Milwaukee

Molitor broke in with the Brewers and spent his first 15 seasons in Milwaukee

A creative collector took this envelope to Cooperstown and had it postmarked on August 7, 1978, four months to the dayafter Paul Molitor’s debut. The collector later had Molitor affix his signature to the envelope. Also attached is The Ignitor’s Topps rookie card. A closer look reveals
Minnesota native Molitor split his final 6 seasons between the Blue Jays and the Twins

Minnesota native Molitor split his final 6 seasons between the Blue Jays and the Twins

After playing 15 seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers, Paul Molitor split his final six campaigns between Toronto and Minnesota. Three seasons came in each city and productivity followed. Molitor left the Twins for the Blue Jays as a free agent in December of 1992, joining the defending World Series ch
In 1993 the Blue Jays had the top three qualifiers in the batting race - Olerud, Molitor, and Alomar

In 1993 the Blue Jays had the top three qualifiers in the batting race - Olerud, Molitor, and Alomar

The 1993 Toronto Blue Jays had the top three finishers in the race for the batting crown,. John Olerud took home the title with a .363 average. Paul Molitor finished second at .332 with Roberto Alomar right behind him at .326. It marked the first time in baseball history that one team featured the t
Molitor and Dennis Eckersley were 2004 first-ballot selections for the Hall of Fame

Molitor and Dennis Eckersley were 2004 first-ballot selections for the Hall of Fame

In 2004 Hall of Fame voting the baseball writers elected two men in their first year on the ballot. Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley got their call to Cooperstown with 85.2% and 83.2%, respectively. Playing for the Brewers, Twins, and Blue Jays, Molitor amassed 3,319 hits, 605 doubles, 1,782 runs,

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