Yadier Molina

Yadier Molina is a professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is the youngest brother of fellow Major League Baseball catchers Bengie Molina and Jose Molina.

Yadier B. Molina was born on July 13, 1982 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. In 2000, Molina was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-reference.com: Yadier Molina

Molina made his MLB debut on June 3, 2004. Molina became the third catcher in his family to play in the major leagues. His brothers Bengie Molina and Jose Molina are both catchers in the MLB. In his first season with the Cardinals Molina appeared in 51 games and hit 2 home runs with 15 runs batted in. In 2005, Molina appeared in 114 games and hit .252 with 8 home runs and 49 runs batted in. In 2006, Molina was a crucial piece to the World Series champion team for the St. Louis Cardinals.MLB.com: Yadier Molina In 2008, Molina earned his first gold glove at catcher for the national league.MLB.com: Maddux wins 18th Gold Glove, five win for first time (November 5, 2008)

• Mahalo's Guide to the St. Louis Cardinals
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2004

• July 13, 1982: Born

• 2004: Debuts with St. Louis Cardinals

• 2008: Wins Gold Glove