Paul Molitor: Quick Facts
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Paul Molitor is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 22, 1956
Facts
| Also Known As | Paul Leo Molitor |
|---|---|
| Born | August 22, 1956 (age 70) • St. Paul • Minnesota |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (2004) • Silver Slugger Award (x4) • seven-time All-Star • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 2004) • World Series MVP • MLB Manager of the Year Award • 1 World Series championship |
| College | University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 0 inches, 185 lb (183 cm, 83 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | April 7, 1978 |
| Draft | Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 28th round of the June 1974 MLB draft and by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round (third) of the June 1977 MLB draft. |
| Last Game | September 27, 1998 |
| Jersey Number | 4 (1996-1998, Minnesota Twins) • 4 (1978-1984, Milwaukee Brewers) • 4 (1985-1992, Milwaukee Brewers) • 19 (1993-1995, Toronto Blue Jays) |
| Position | designated hitter, third baseman, and second baseman |
| At Bats | 10,835 |
| Batting Average | 0.306 |
| Hits | 3,319 |
| Home Runs | 234 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.369 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.817 |
| Runs | 1,782 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,307 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.448 |
| Stolen Bases | 504 |
Top Questions
How many home runs did Paul Molitor hit?
Paul Molitor hit 234 home runs during his career.
When was Paul Molitor born?
Paul Molitor was born on August 22, 1956.
What position did Paul Molitor play?
Paul Molitor played designated hitter, third baseman, and second baseman.
Where was Paul Molitor born?
Paul Molitor was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States.
What was Paul Molitor's batting average?
Paul Molitor had a career batting average of 0.306.
How many hits did Paul Molitor have?
Paul Molitor had 3,319 hits in his career.
How tall was Paul Molitor?
Paul Molitor was 6 ft 0 inches, 185 lb (183 cm, 83 kg).
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