I’m a Phillies fan born and bred. My eyes almost shed a tear for Yadi in last years playoffs against us. You can’t play behind the plate better than this guy. Not just his arm but his ability to block everything, make pitchers games easier and he was the general when he was on the field. Mind and body always in the game. The GOAT at Catcher

@vickilockeby3172

7 ай бұрын

thank you from a Cards fan

@jasonhenning9748

7 ай бұрын

@@vickilockeby3172 Gladly

@johnadkins1137

Ай бұрын

Absolutely

@edwardwilliamson1863

13 күн бұрын

@@johnadkins1137 One of the smartest men ever to play the game. A certain first-ballot Hall of Famer for sure.

crazy how most of his throws curve into the runner. best catcher of my generation

@Whatdoyouwant904

11 ай бұрын

Best defensive catcher to ever grace this planet

@edwardwilliamson1863

2 ай бұрын

@@Whatdoyouwant904 without question.

@Whatdoyouwant904

2 ай бұрын

@@edwardwilliamson1863 I grew up in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. Yadi will always hold a special place in my heart, He’ll be loved here forever, and I fully expect a Yadier Molina statue outside of Busch in the coming years.

@edwardwilliamson1863

2 ай бұрын

@@Whatdoyouwant904 I would think they would -- they had better. He played his entire career for the Cards. He absolutely deserves that honor and accolade -- and more. He is also one of the smartest players to ever play on the field. He studied hitters and pitchers relentlessly. He was disciplined and observant and aware of everything going on on that field. He is also a quality human being.

@Brandop30

13 күн бұрын

Agreed

I miss Yadi in STL so much man 🤧, he was truly an all-time great. Will always be remembered.

@nmelkhunter1

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! 👍👍

@dr.samuelhayden8991

Жыл бұрын

Yadi wasn’t even the best catcher on his team

@nmelkhunter1

Жыл бұрын

@@dr.samuelhayden8991 Who was?

@peabodyfrost577

Жыл бұрын

@@dr.samuelhayden8991 doctor nonense

@Yadibaseball4

9 ай бұрын

@@dr.samuelhayden8991 bro what nobody is better than yadi

the ball makes it to the plate while the runner is still digging to get to second. this man has a cannon and the fact he throws ppl out on his knees is madness

Yadi is so good the ref’s have no choice but to question what they think they saw. Respect Yadier!! You are a GOAT my friend! Your father was such a wonderful man! He overcame the struggles and hardships in order to make sure each kid in the neighborhood had a chance to play the game, rain or shine 😉

IN MY 65 YEARS, MOLINA IS THE BEST TO PLAY THE GAME.

His ability to read the field and pick up on cues from the opposing team were 2nd to none. His attention to his surroundings were insane. If you don’t think he belongs in the hall then you just don’t understand baseball.

Yadier is a total savage. I love watching his highlight reels.

We are gonna miss yadi with his absolute perfect defense.

he learned a lot from his former manager mike matheny. matheny was a hell of a catcher himself

STL native here. Lucky to have watched him his whole career. Best defensive catcher of all time. First ballot hall of fame for sure. The cannon!!!

@edwardwilliamson1863

2 ай бұрын

No question about it. And he was pretty clutch with the lumber, too. The best catcher I have ever seen behind the plate, and one of the best at the plate, too, particularly in clutch situations. And absolutely one of the most intelligent catchers-- and players ever to grace the diamond. He was also a very intelligent baserunner, and a great leader and mentor for younger players. He was observant; he was aware of every situation, and he was disciplined. He controlled the running game, and he was very much a strategic genius. He loved the game, too, and respected it.

@niquebarnes630

Ай бұрын

Been watching the Cardinals my entire life. As a Stl native Yadi is my favorite player next to Chris Carpenter

Crazy how there’s 11 minutes of straight footage of Molina. Legend.

@pete_smack

Ай бұрын

Plenty more lol he played 58 seasons.

@markpluimers956

12 күн бұрын

I agree!

Best defensive catcher ever, no slouch at the plate, and an absolute leader. Plus spending his entire career with one team. First-ballot HoF, zero doubt about it. I'd love to see him and Pujols go into the Hall at the same time, it'd be entirely appropriate.

@codizzleiscool

Жыл бұрын

From who I’ve been able to witness play, him or pudge are my top 2. Hard to choose between them

As a catcher myself, Yadi broke the mold. Dude had a cannon for an arm......and more importantly the baseball wisdom on what to do with it in each situation. .....hats off to that guy....he was a joy to watch

@phillipthomas119

Ай бұрын

I guess you never seen Ivan Rodriguez???

@cfmiles

29 күн бұрын

@@phillipthomas119 Grew up watching him....Pudge was solid....Yadi is a wizard to took what Pudge did to a new well

@phillipthomas119

28 күн бұрын

@cfmiles I get it yadi is a great player but I haven't seen a catcher throw as many people just leading off as I have pudge! Go back and see for yourself.

@Whatdoyouwant904

13 күн бұрын

@@phillipthomas119Yadi is the king of throwing guys out at first from his knees, you better go back and watch.

In all my years of watching MLB,I’ve never seen more perfection in a catcher than Yadi.Absolutely one the best!

At 3:33 when the commentator says "Goodbye.....not even close." it makes me laugh every time.

@pete_smack

Ай бұрын

Jack was the man

@vordt4139

5 күн бұрын

Haha "GoOd BYe"

I got a Big Mac yesterday for Yadi him self the man will never be forgot

I love it when he does that little hop and you know he's going to gun someone down before the pitch is even caught.

There will never be another like him

The fact that there is a whole 11 min and 53 sec video speaks volumes on how great Yadier Molina is. Best catcher ever. Accuracy, power, timing, awareness you name it.

@jesusrafaelcruzrodriguez-xx1nx

4 ай бұрын

Buenas tardes. Excelente su comentario. 🤝🤜🤛👍👋

@giovannialmonte1805

4 ай бұрын

and there's more defensive highlites not yet included

The plays coming from behind the plate will never again be the same. As far as I'm concerned Yadi was and is the best catcher ever!!💯💯💯💪💪💪

Yadi is and was a true class act and embodied all the elements of greatness.

Damn, what a release!!! Great catches are so much fun to watch!!

I MISS DANNY MAC!!!❤❤❤

It was so GOOD to watch this legend in person soo many times!

Yadi's throw at 1:45 measures at 101.7 mph and he was spot on in his throw. This is was makes him the greatest catcher of all time!!

@alexm6851

6 ай бұрын

Where do you get that measurement from? I love Yadi, but I seriously doubt that was even close to 101.7mph

@Hitman1978

6 ай бұрын

It's simple Math. Just take the distance from Home plate to Second Base and divide that by the time it took the ball to get there.@@alexm6851

Every highlight reel is always his later career moments, but missing some of the iconic ones from his early to mid career that made him a legend, like when he caught Ian Kinsler stealing in the 2011 WS.

it never gets old watching the greatedt

It’s sad he retired. Truly the best catcher their ever was

@huckleberry460

Жыл бұрын

you must have never seen pudge rodriguez

@DowntownCooltown

Жыл бұрын

Your right

@rokuronzoni6274

Жыл бұрын

Did an internet commenter just admit to being wrong?! Holy moly

I saw him play....mad respect

only been a year and I already miss him, I'm just glad that Pujols came back for one last year

I don’t think they’ll ever be a better catcher is great to watch the best at work . I take my hat off to that man The best

Absolute Beast

IT WILL NEVER BETHE SAME YADIER MOLINA MARCIANO YOU ARE TRULY MISSED..🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷💃💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

Best defensive catch ever imo

There's a difference between how Yadi and Pudge get baserunners out. Pudge was all power but his placement was all over the place. The basemen would have to do more work to get the tag over to the runner so his punchouts were much closer. Yadi takes a but of velocity off the throws but his placement is spot on, usually right in the path of the runner so slot of these aren't even close. The baserunner often runs back to the dugout before the ump even gestures the out.

MISS YOU YADI HOF 1ST ROUND

the tags are super solid too.

Wish he was still there he will be missed 😢

1:55 the swing tho😂😂😂

@DeepfriedBeans4492

7 ай бұрын

Probably got distracted by the stealer lmao

I dont watch baseball but I was referred here just for the legendary status. What a beast.

しゃがんだままで、あの高さと速さで送球できるの凄すぎる

One of the GOAT.

I used to laugh and shake my head every time Yadi sniped someone. Always thought “why do they try this man”😂

In the last 40+ years I have watched some great catchers Yadier Molina is on his own level when it comes to IQ and throwing arm...I think he dares the other teams to try before the games just for fun lol

Guy was a machine. Holy cow

commentary said it best "NOT EVEN CLOSE"

Doesn't even pop up, that's 100% shoulder. Insane

@AL4NGDROE

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. Imagine trying to fight with punches on your knees. Lol

the fact that people tried stealing on this man is madness he will throw you out where ever you are. i want to know how fast hes throwing

The GOAT

Iván Rodríguez es humilde y nunca a dado problemas en su pais

@thatmemer382

Жыл бұрын

Puyao 💉

@senorpepper3405

Ай бұрын

​@@thatmemer382 yes

Absolute assassin

Begs the question...WHY would the runner even try?! What a joy to watch Yadi in action!!

Great catcher .

I'm not a baseball fan but MAN can he throw the ball. A ROPE every time and placed right on the money.

The best.

Only two nicknames are perfect for Molina, Yadi and GOAT

There is & MAY NEVER be a finer cut of a laser precision, 1ST Time Ballot Hall-of-Famer, who was truly blessed from behind the plate, as his performance was more an artistic masterpiece, day after day, as this man was truly blessed with a FREAKIN CANNON for an arm. No finer catcher to use his God given talent to get his team off the field and back in the dugout, so for all you youthful players who are down with doing the dirty work from behind the plate, look no further for a model of who simply was THE BEST player to gear up behind the plate. 🍻🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸🍻

He throws a great sinker ball !!

Two things. 1. I can watch highlights of Yadi all day. 2. If he isn't first round HOF, I'm going to do my Albert Puljos impersonation and the selection committee heads will be the ball. 😅

At 3:18, look at the way Molina heads to back up third (or head to the dugout I'm not sure exactly which). He's the consummate professional.

I love how often they show the faces of the runners doing a look like "well, of course that's what happened"

Wow. Sosa sticking with it @ 1:39 is impressive.

@DeepfriedBeans4492

7 ай бұрын

Bro thinks he’s Ty Cobb

Ivan Rodriguez was the Perfect Arm. Period!!!

@TheOMAR617

9 ай бұрын

They both Puerto Rican ,Ivan was great,puerto Rico had the best catchers in the mlb,Jorge posada,benito Santiago,the Molina brothers

YADI IS THE GOAT ❤

Man was THE General!

Take a look at his chest. He is/was the ONLY catcher to have the Jordan logo. Also note that it is GOLD! GOAT PERIOD!

@papadaddy1103

8 ай бұрын

I was wondering about that

@longball756

7 ай бұрын

Yea true… Jeter got to wear Jordan gear… TripleG in box got to wear Jordan stuff..

Molina was to StL catchers what Bob Gibson was to StL pitchers and Ozzie was to shortstops. Gutsy, talented, intimidating. Best catcher of all time IMO.

His game IQ is amazing.

How many Wins Above Replacement was Yadi?

10:20 w the umpire in the way it looked like he punched the runner lmao

"Runner goes, Throw by molina, goodbye! not even close"

He's good!

Imagine being a pitcher on the Cardinals, never having to worry about a base runner

The man has skills, for sure! But who would you rather have behind the plate? Yadier Molina or Benito Santiago?

Every runner with an inflated sense of grandeur wanted to be one of the few who swiped a bag on Yadi... It was the challenge of challenges. It is also why there were so few attempts. I'd love to know the wild stats like who was caught stealing the most by Yadi, most attempts on Yadi (team or player) etc...

I really enjoy when catchers throw down to first when they lead off too much.!!

Soy de Venezuela tenemos. A Salvador Pérez ok para mí un grade pero el yadi el mounstro de la rectoría e Iván rod.. 🎉🎉🎉

Poster boy for "fuck around find out"

I love it when the player at 2nd catches the ball and the runner isn't in the frame of the shot yet. YM is an absolute assassin.

To me it’s Johnny bench then molina as all time catchers

2:50 HOLY FUK that was perfect 🤯

YOU~DON’T~STEAL~ON~YADI!!! Yadi is the 🐐! We missed the future Hall of Famer at Opening Weekend this year. 😔

3:20 holy smokes is right omg

Great catcher. I would have to look at the numbers, but I think Pudge had one of the best arms I have ever seen.

5:28 Was that a curve ball? Respect.

Not possible but Ricky Henderson or Vince Coleman vs Yadi.

Unfortunate the world never got a Yadi vs. Elly.

🐐

the best in the mlb since ivan rodriguez.

Most satisfying sh*t ever

Video es excellente! Muchas gracias for making this video

@robvandam5560

Жыл бұрын

Y Cardinals es Numero UNO!!

He is 212 all time in throwing out base runners %.

the padres one was funny. Batter threw the bat.

Bro I’m a cacher in my league and throwing while crouching is super hard. Idk how he does that.

Some of these guys were safe tho...

the *best* there _e v e r was_

He was our Michael Jordan. The GOAT

0:42 batter know that the runner is hosed

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