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Paul Molitor

3rd Baseman

Class of 2004

Paul Molitor

3rd Baseman

Class of 2004
Paul Molitor battled through injuries to become one of the most respected hitters of his generation.

Games

Birth year

About Paul Molitor

When Hall of Famer Ted Williams was asked what he saw when he watched Paul Molitor, the Splendid Splinter’s response was: “I see Joe DiMaggio.”

As one of the game’s most unheralded stars, Paul Molitor battled injuries and overcame position changes before his short, compact swing vaulted him to baseball stardom late in his long and illustrious career.

The Basics

Year inducted
2004
Birth Place
St. Paul, Minnesota
Birth Year
1956

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Milwaukee Brewers
Primary Position
3rd Baseman
Played For
Milwaukee Brewers, 1978-1992
Toronto Blue Jays, 1993-1995
Minnesota Twins, 1996-1998

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,683
At bats
10,835
Hits
3,319
Walks
1,094
Runs
1,782
Doubles
605
Triples
114
Home Runs
234
RBI
1,307
Stolen Bases
504
Batting Average
.306
Ops
.817
On Base %
.369
Slugging %
.448

Paul Molitor Stories

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Paul Molitor’s hit streak ends at 39 games

Molitor powers up for cycle

Molitor wins World Series MVP after signing with Toronto

Molitor’s excellence rewarded with World Series MVP

Robin Yount

Shortstop

Class of 1999

Robin Yount

Shortstop

Class of 1999
A power-hitting shortstop, Robin Yount collected more hits than any other player in the 1980s with 1,731.

Games

Birth year

About Robin Yount

Robin Yount left everything on the field during his 20-year big league career with the Milwaukee Brewers.

In fact, Yount left it all over the field – winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award at two positions and establishing himself as one of the most versatile players in history.

The Basics

Year inducted
1999
Birth Place
Danville, Illinois
Birth Year
1955

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Milwaukee Brewers
Primary Position
Shortstop
Played For
Milwaukee Brewers, 1974-1993

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,856
At bats
11,008
Hits
3,142
Walks
966
Runs
1,632
Doubles
583
Triples
126
Home Runs
251
RBI
1,406
Stolen Bases
271
Batting Average
.285
Ops
.772
On Base %
.342
Slugging %
.430

Robin Yount Stories

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Brett, Ryan, Yount express mutual respect after first-ballot elections

Larry Yount, King of the One Game Wonders

Robin Yount and Dave Winfield were picked No. 3 and No. 4 overall in the MLB Draft

Robin Yount named AL Most Valuable Player

Robin Yount plays his 242nd game as a teenager, breaking Mel Ott’s record