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Paul Leo Molitor (born August 22, 1956), nicknamed "Molly" and "the Ignitor", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. During his 21-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992), Toronto Blue Jays (1993–1995), and Minnesota Twins (1996–1998).
Paul Molitor was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 28th round of the 1974 MLB June Amateur Draft from Cretin HS (St. Paul, MN) and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (3rd) of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN).
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In 1982, “The Ignitor” helped the Brewers to their first-ever World Series appearance, leading the league with 136 runs scored while also collecting 201 hits and batting .302. In 1987, Molitor hit safely in 39 straight games, the seventh-longest streak of all time.
Fullname: Paul Leo Molitor. Nickname: The Ignitor. Born: 8/22/1956 in Saint Paul, MN. Draft: 1977, Milwaukee Brewers, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 3. College: Minnesota.
Jun 21, 2020 · Molitor truly excelled in this World Series, winning Most Valuable Player honors with Toronto. Of his 12 hits, two were doubles, two were triples and two were home runs. His 10 runs scored matched a Series record.
Apr 30, 2024 · Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers batting against the California Angels during the American League Championship Series Game 5 on October 10, 1982, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (more) Because of injuries, only in two of the seasons from 1978 through 1987 did Molitor play in more than 140 games.
Jan 4, 2012 · Hamstrung by a series of devastating injuries early in his career as an infielder with the Milwaukee Brewers, Molitor developed a reputation for fragility, and it appeared that his career was cursed as seasons were cut short.
Oct 12, 1982 · The 33-year-old left-hander, who overcame serious arm injuries early in his career to post a 79-48 record over the last five seasons with the Brewers, including a 17-13 slate in ’82, had been struggling.
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Christian Yelich ties a franchise record held by Hall of Famer Paul Molitor. Yelich had one of his best performances in recent memory, collecting five hits in a game for the first time since 2019 ...
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