After he retires, I hope he will be back as pitchers’ coach! He is very awesome at coaching the pitchers. Some pitchers are little crazy, but Yadi told them to relax and how to controlling their pitches. After that, they were getting better and they won the game!!! He’s better than Maddux. He’s okay, but Yadi is a lot better than him.
David Canada 1975 no.1 in my category too! Always had so much appreciation for yadi I’m a catcher on my team and I’m a big cards fan so I watch him play and try and learn everything I can from him! He’s always been my fav player on the cardinals and I’ll always love him❤️⚾️
Well Molina does...what Molina does! Classic Words to remember. I'll miss you Yadi when you retire. I'm NOT a Cards fan but I love watching The BEST like Yadi work.
I seldom watch baseball, I live on a ranch and do some outside contracting, so I am a very busy person, but I jus watced this highlights video and am blown away by the accuracy and speed of this outstanding athlete.
To be fair, Hamilton had already stolen two on him that day - that's why Yadi was looking up at the end with a smile and raising his arms. He was saying, "Finally!" That said, I'm in agreement, Yadi's one of the greatest ever at his position, if not the greatest. The standard "blah blah blah Johnny Bench, blahblahblah Buster Posey" crap comes along every now and then, but Yadi does a bit of everything too well for the average catcher.
He was, I think. Rodriguez dominated the 90s. Molina picked up the mantle after Pudge started declining and is still a cornerstone at 35. Pudge was a total package offensive + defensive threat, and Molina adds so much value handling pitchers and adjusting defensive strategy. Two of the GOAT defensive catchers I've gotten to watch in my lifetime.
Yadi's throw to 2nd is so incredibly consistent. It seems every throw down starts from his left and trails to his right and it makes even his short throws easy to handle for middle infielders. As a high school kid, I had the same kind of throw and my middle infielders always told me that the way that ball comes from their right to left made it easier for them to apply the tag quickly. So... I think this is why he seems to have a great CS numbers and is so hard to steal against. However, I still feel that bases are stolen on the pitcher and not the catcher. Molina seems to be the exception to that rule. Whether from his feet or his knees, the man is just a model of consistency. I don't think I have seen any player on any team that is such a defensive force. Since I am a lifetime Cards fan, I absolutely love this guy and I think that he is absolutely the best defensive player at any position all-time. With his offensive numbers going up as he gets older, he really should be considered one of the all-time greats at any position. Yes, I believe Molina to be underrated and I feel he always has been. First ballot hall of famer? I believe so.
Yadier and Albert were amazing at the Home to 1st tag out. Yadier still impresses me with the development of his hitting. His first 2 years he would be just over .200avg. Now he is usually .260avg or better.
God bless Yadier Molina and his family!!! I watched a video about him and his brother and family. He is a good man and his family are good people!! And Yadi is by far the greatest catcher I've ever seen!! And what a CANNON Molina has!!!!
Un gran respeto y admiración a este gran catcher puertorriqueño el gran Yadier Molina solo espero que renueve en los cardenales y terminar su carrera y retirarse con ellos que dios lo bendiga y lo guarde muchos años el mejor catcher de la liga nacional y de las grandes ligas
I've always loved watching Yadi! Without his backstop prowess and Pujols' bat; '06 and '11 would have been just another spooky, sad St Louis Halloween.
I've yet to have seen a catcher with as smooth and natural of a stance/delivery as Molina's. His crouch looks like he's just chilling and his throws look like half of the time he's just flinging them.
At least Yadi will never be suspected of substance abuse. He plays as cleanly as a catcher can. Still catches an insane amount of innings per year, still a pretty solid defensive throw-out rate, and he's hitting more for power these last few years because speed caught up with him.
Interesting. Yadi doesn't look fast, but he's so smooth it's deceptive. Pudge was so violent with his pickoffs he mask usually came off. The two best defensive catchers ever.
Who else idolizes this man not because of all the hype but because he is just a once in a life time player I would love to meet and get some tips from him as a catcher myself
Got an opportunity to see him vs the Braves last week. Glad the Braves won but also glad to see one of the best catchers to ever suit up for the big leagues!
Look how sick the throw at 8:31 was. It almost looks like he wrapped the throw around the pitchers' mound and curved it right to the second baseman. I think Yadi threw a two seamer from behind the plate.
You might call me crazy but I think Molina is one of the best defenders of all time (not just catchers). His powerful arm, accuracy, and awareness is absolutely incredible.
Yadi definitely should go first ballot in the HOF. And kudos to the umps. Several of those plays were 'blink and you miss 'em'. Nobody's perfect, but those umps appeared to make every effort to be on top of it.
Andrew - Great video, thanks for sharing!!! Cardinals Nation! Hope they pick up they're playing this season, though. Go Yadi, future HoFer in my opinion. He's the current best defensive catcher and his offense isn't that bad.
I don't know how many people notice this but Yadi never throws second straight to the base.. he throws it slightly towards first to give the baseman the best chance to tag him.. clever guy
What other catcher can generate a 10 minute defensive best of tribute and it just scratches the surface . As I'm typing this , he just hit a go ahead 2 run hit vs. the Cubs AFTER taking a another shot to the balls behind home plate . First ballot hall of fame in our midst . Soak up the greatness while you can . He is the heart of the Cardinals .
4:15 one of the smartest plays I’ve ever seen. Intentionally avoids contact with the batter to keep the force at third, and therefore keep the double play intact.
I looks like he did tag the batter, as the ump called him out, but the third baseman forgot to tag the runner at the third base. It would have been a double play, or possibly triple play by tagging the another runner at the second base.
yeah when you throw from your ear, youre backspin goes away. creates more of a side spin, so with that velocity and distance, its gonna tail a shit ton.
The best thing about yadi is not only what he does on the field but who he is as a man. Him and Wayno is what being a Cardinal is. My skills will do the talking
He better get every vote in the hall of fame.
SiLenT366
He wont
Dig Bick Playa only cause of his offense
Should be HOF at some point but the Cards will retire the 4 for sure....which might mean more to him.
I think he's first ballot. You could argue he's the best defensive catcher ever to play.
BEST CATCHER IN THE GAME
He is the best catcher in MLB
I agree
Yes
Yes
@@zadenlongoria3883 fuck you
The day he retires will be a sad day
Yep I agree with you
I agree
After he retires, I hope he will be back as pitchers’ coach! He is very awesome at coaching the pitchers. Some pitchers are little crazy, but Yadi told them to relax and how to controlling their pitches. After that, they were getting better and they won the game!!! He’s better than Maddux. He’s okay, but Yadi is a lot better than him.
I agree
Clark Hamilton you write like a 8 year old but you know amazingly much about baseball and I’m so confused.
yadier is superhuman, his reaction time is impeccable and he throws so fast it's no wonder only the best of the best can really get steals on him
Hands down my favorite catcher ever. His skill and love for the game is undeniable.
Yadi the Best Catcher in the Game today point blank period, he in the top 5 of all time,No.1 in my Category!!👌⚾ 💵✅💯
David Canada 1975 no.1 in my category too! Always had so much appreciation for yadi I’m a catcher on my team and I’m a big cards fan so I watch him play and try and learn everything I can from him! He’s always been my fav player on the cardinals and I’ll always love him❤️⚾️
Molina is one of the very few all Stars that nobody has anything negative to say about him.
Well, nobody except for Reds fans.
***** yeah, probably. But Phillips started that one.
BeefPapa Heh. He then went on to say Cardinals fans are the best in baseball. I guess he said what he said to start stuff.
All I got is that he's slow 😂 but real talk one of thr best defensive catchers of all time.... if not the best
he sure is quick behind the plate. Is he a slow runner? Well, show me a fast runner catcher.... Don't waste your tie, there is none.
" why why why don't even try it" " goodbye "
Christian alba “don’t even test him. You’ll get burned!”
Well Molina does...what Molina does!
Classic Words to remember.
I'll miss you Yadi when you retire. I'm NOT a Cards fan but I love watching The BEST like Yadi work.
You have a higher chance of winning the lottery 3 times in a row than stealing on Molina.
SgtPrice1000 true. Very true.
Most people would rather smell flowers than shit
It's magical watch him play. He's best of the best, my respect from Dominican Republic.
He's not from DR, he's from Puerto Rico. He and his 2 bro's are the best catchers in MLB!! Go a head "Boricuas"!!
@@annettelaureano5850 he is not saying that he is Dominican, people need to read twice.
It’s still amazes me that he plays for national team during off-season. It’s like he just can’t get enough baseball lol
@@DonBienveRosario15 Thank you!!
I have never been a die-hard cards fan, but Yadier Molina has been my favorite Baseball player for a long time.
one of the greatest cardinals ever. We are so blessed to have him.
I seldom watch baseball, I live on a ranch and do some outside contracting, so I am a very busy person, but I jus watced this highlights video and am blown away by the accuracy and speed of this outstanding athlete.
as a cards fan that is pretty cool. he replaced mike matheny, who was amazing. we all thought no one could be as good as mike. WRONG
lifetime baseball fan. Molina top of the line catcher for so many years. my favorite.
Lesson of this video. Never run on yadier.
He is the perfect difference of Benito Santiago and Pudge Rodriguez!!!!!! Two of the greatest all-time!!!
Yadira Molina is my favorite player
Brady Perez Yadier
Brady Perez how is he ur fav player if u can't even spell "Yadier"?
jk it autocorrects to "Yadira"
The fact im a cardinals fan and my name is michael perez
mike valenzuela ur name in indeed not mike Perez
The kind of catcher who makes his entire infield better just by being there.
9:32
A catcher being able to gun down the fastest runner with a good jump, just proves that Yadi is the best catcher
To be fair, Hamilton had already stolen two on him that day - that's why Yadi was looking up at the end with a smile and raising his arms. He was saying, "Finally!"
That said, I'm in agreement, Yadi's one of the greatest ever at his position, if not the greatest. The standard "blah blah blah Johnny Bench, blahblahblah Buster Posey" crap comes along every now and then, but Yadi does a bit of everything too well for the average catcher.
The only thing I love more than Yadi gunning runners down is Danny Mac calling it! Love my cards family!
"Chance for Molina" should say "Chance for runner"
No... there's no chance for the runner.
Pudge was better
He was, I think. Rodriguez dominated the 90s. Molina picked up the mantle after Pudge started declining and is still a cornerstone at 35. Pudge was a total package offensive + defensive threat, and Molina adds so much value handling pitchers and adjusting defensive strategy. Two of the GOAT defensive catchers I've gotten to watch in my lifetime.
@@haydenlindsay8823 maybe including offense, but not defense.
what a beast
Yadi is an incredible catcher!
Best catcher in the game.
Yadi's throw to 2nd is so incredibly consistent. It seems every throw down starts from his left and trails to his right and it makes even his short throws easy to handle for middle infielders. As a high school kid, I had the same kind of throw and my middle infielders always told me that the way that ball comes from their right to left made it easier for them to apply the tag quickly. So... I think this is why he seems to have a great CS numbers and is so hard to steal against. However, I still feel that bases are stolen on the pitcher and not the catcher. Molina seems to be the exception to that rule. Whether from his feet or his knees, the man is just a model of consistency. I don't think I have seen any player on any team that is such a defensive force. Since I am a lifetime Cards fan, I absolutely love this guy and I think that he is absolutely the best defensive player at any position all-time. With his offensive numbers going up as he gets older, he really should be considered one of the all-time greats at any position. Yes, I believe Molina to be underrated and I feel he always has been.
First ballot hall of famer? I believe so.
I’m a REDS fan and I can’t help but love Yadi Mo.
Maybe the Best ever to do it.
Best since Benito Santiago if not all time.
1st Ballot
Salute
Uh, Ivan Pudge Rodriguez?? He's the best of all time.
Wow that was like a ton of good defensive plays
Yadier and Albert were amazing at the Home to 1st tag out. Yadier still impresses me with the development of his hitting. His first 2 years he would be just over .200avg. Now he is usually .260avg or better.
Molina one of the greatest!!! 💪
One does not simply steal Yads 2nd base
kevin morales except Billy hamilton
Even Billy has been thrown out recently by Yadi. Look it up :)
mark 0139 not simply
God bless Yadier Molina and his family!!! I watched a video about him and his brother and family. He is a good man and his family are good people!! And Yadi is by far the greatest catcher I've ever seen!!
And what a CANNON Molina has!!!!
Un gran respeto y admiración a este gran catcher puertorriqueño el gran Yadier Molina solo espero que renueve en los cardenales y terminar su carrera y retirarse con ellos que dios lo bendiga y lo guarde muchos años el mejor catcher de la liga nacional y de las grandes ligas
I've always loved watching Yadi! Without his backstop prowess and Pujols' bat; '06 and '11 would have been just another spooky, sad St Louis Halloween.
Timothy Sickel yeah i remember like yesterday, the clutch homerun vs the mets in 06
I've yet to have seen a catcher with as smooth and natural of a stance/delivery as Molina's. His crouch looks like he's just chilling and his throws look like half of the time he's just flinging them.
te admiro como no tienes idea Molina.. mis respetos... saludos . DIOS te guarde y te bendiga siempre en tu carrera profecional de baseball.. ST.
I play cricket (wicket keeper) and don't know much about baseball but this man is a beast
Boy wonder did u know no one simply steals my yadis 2nd base
What a beast, I could watch his clips all day...
Yadi paints masterpieces with every throw.
Yadi is no doubt the best catcher in the mlb
Sharp sw0rd37 VIDEOS yah. No kidding. Should be an easy path to the hall of fame whenever he decides to hang up his catcher's mask.
Pudge was better
Fluffy yeah no shit but active it’s really not close
At least Yadi will never be suspected of substance abuse. He plays as cleanly as a catcher can. Still catches an insane amount of innings per year, still a pretty solid defensive throw-out rate, and he's hitting more for power these last few years because speed caught up with him.
i played with molina in St. Louis he never talked to me but then again i dont think any of the players talked in mlb 2k11
InsertNameHere 😂😂
This is one of the best comments
If he got 2 of the fastest players in the game out (Dee Gordon twice, Billy Hamilton) why would Anthony Rizzo run????
Interesting. Yadi doesn't look fast, but he's so smooth it's deceptive. Pudge was so violent with his pickoffs he mask usually came off. The two best defensive catchers ever.
How in the world you can be this good.. unbelievable!!!!
Just a GREAT catcher!!!
This guy is my idol
The best ever.
Nah, with kind respect, i still would have Johnny Bench as my choice
Bench or Rodriguez
Who else idolizes this man not because of all the hype but because he is just a once in a life time player I would love to meet and get some tips from him as a catcher myself
I never knew one man could make me so happy
Got an opportunity to see him vs the Braves last week. Glad the Braves won but also glad to see one of the best catchers to ever suit up for the big leagues!
He is so manly, but when he smiles, he looks like a baby, look so innocent. Such an attractive man.
no
I have a massive crush on him HA HA.
So does my wife :)
Thats not the damn point
@@hyper8648 do tell how he "looks like a thug"
Just a Reminder. During his playing career, only about 800 steals were attempted against the Cardinals. The next closest is about 1400. 🐐
Even though I’m not a cardinals fan I will always respect Yadier Molina. He is an amazing player. How can anyone not respect him?
I like it when the commentator says "Molina guns down". And there's Yadi putting down his helmet which makes it more badass
The best to ever do it... (coming from a Braves fan)
one of the greatest catcher in Baseball nice guy from my little island Puerto Rico🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Look how sick the throw at 8:31 was. It almost looks like he wrapped the throw around the pitchers' mound and curved it right to the second baseman. I think Yadi threw a two seamer from behind the plate.
that was nasty for sure
That was some "curve the bullet" stuff like on the movie Wanted!
The guy could be a nasty ass pitcher I think
Sad to see him retire but he earned it! Not a reds fan but I’m a Yadi fan! He’s the GOAT
Watching Molina pop and throw to 2nd is beautiful.
I miss him… so much respect for him… 2nd year w/o him and the team has been struggling since he left the team😢❤😊😊
Holy shit! Great catcher!
merc340sr yea
Same as his brothers and father (RIP), they are "boricuas" pride and joy!!!!
I don’t know if it’s the camera angle/movement or if Yadi’d throws to 2nd seem to curve to his left and then back to the target....the guy is DEADLY!
You might call me crazy but I think Molina is one of the best defenders of all time (not just catchers).
His powerful arm, accuracy, and awareness is absolutely incredible.
The man's got a cannon for an arm and knows the game.
To me he's the second best all around catcher to ever play, next to Ivan Rodriguez.
This is why Yadi is my all time favorite
Yadi definitely should go first ballot in the HOF. And kudos to the umps. Several of those plays were 'blink and you miss 'em'. Nobody's perfect, but those umps appeared to make every effort to be on top of it.
Andrew - Great video, thanks for sharing!!! Cardinals Nation! Hope they pick up they're playing this season, though. Go Yadi, future HoFer in my opinion. He's the current best defensive catcher and his offense isn't that bad.
Honestly best catcher to ever come to the mbl
I love it when the throw reaches second before the runner has even begun his slide.
I know nothing about baseball but I could watch this guy all day!
Best defensive catcher in baseball amazing
Molina .. One koOl Kat
I don't know how many people notice this but Yadi never throws second straight to the base.. he throws it slightly towards first to give the baseman the best chance to tag him.. clever guy
Phenomenal defensive player.
he is the best
It's a privilege to watch that man play.
What other catcher can generate a 10 minute defensive best of tribute and it just scratches the surface .
As I'm typing this , he just hit a go ahead 2 run hit vs.
the Cubs AFTER taking a another shot to the balls behind home plate .
First ballot hall of fame in our midst . Soak up the greatness while you can . He is the heart of the Cardinals .
4:15 one of the smartest plays I’ve ever seen. Intentionally avoids contact with the batter to keep the force at third, and therefore keep the double play intact.
Triple play.
I looks like he did tag the batter, as the ump called him out, but the third baseman forgot to tag the runner at the third base. It would have been a double play, or possibly triple play by tagging the another runner at the second base.
I LIVE IN STL GO CARDS YADI
This man has got to go in history as the best of the best
Just found this -- fun to watch, thank you!!
Next Hall of fame
He has to be the best catcher and I’m a catcher. I want to be like him
Possibly the best catcher is all of baseball. His arm strength is second to known but his vision is simply amazing.
Molina eres el mejor mi respecto el mejor de los mejores x muncho tiempo dios te bendiga
Man i love watching this stuff
What a machine!
The guy curves the throw to second towards the tag. What in the hell?
yeah when you throw from your ear, youre backspin goes away. creates more of a side spin, so with that velocity and distance, its gonna tail a shit ton.
There is no one better than Molina.
Yadier Marciano 👽 Molina esta del carajo!!
The mans a machine, just incredible.
The best thing about yadi is not only what he does on the field but who he is as a man. Him and Wayno is what being a Cardinal is. My skills will do the talking
I ❤️ Yadier Molina
Love this video
Absolute best!
that feeling when you are at the first base and Molina is the catcher .. anxiety level is sky-high
INSANE!!
Been watching baseball since Yogi. Yadi is the best I've ever seen. 🥎🥎🥎🇺🇸
I absolutely love how the ball curves on the throw to second.