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
@@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.
@@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.
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 😉
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
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
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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. 😅
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. 🍻🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸🍻
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 miss Yadi in STL so much man 🤧, he was truly an all-time great. Will always be remembered.
Yes sir! 👍👍
Yadi wasn’t even the best catcher on his team
@@dr.samuelhayden8991 Who was?
@@dr.samuelhayden8991 doctor nonense
@@dr.samuelhayden8991 bro what nobody is better than yadi
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
thank you from a Cards fan
@@vickilockeby3172 Gladly
Absolutely
crazy how most of his throws curve into the runner. best catcher of my generation
Best defensive catcher to ever grace this planet
@@Whatdoyouwant904 without question.
@@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.
@@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.
IN MY 65 YEARS, MOLINA IS THE BEST TO PLAY THE GAME.
Crazy how there’s 11 minutes of straight footage of Molina. Legend.
Plenty more lol he played 58 seasons.
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 😉
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
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
I guess you never seen Ivan Rodriguez???
@@phillipthomas119 Grew up watching him....Pudge was solid....Yadi is a wizard to took what Pudge did to a new well
@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.
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!!!
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.
Been watching the Cardinals my entire life. As a Stl native Yadi is my favorite player next to Chris Carpenter
Yadier is a total savage. I love watching his highlight reels.
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.
We are gonna miss yadi with his absolute perfect defense.
At 3:33 when the commentator says "Goodbye.....not even close." it makes me laugh every time.
Jack was the man
he learned a lot from his former manager mike matheny. matheny was a hell of a catcher himself
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.
From who I’ve been able to witness play, him or pudge are my top 2. Hard to choose between them
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.
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and there's more defensive highlites not yet included
I got a Big Mac yesterday for Yadi him self the man will never be forgot
There will never be another like him
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.
I MISS DANNY MAC!!!❤❤❤
Yadi is and was a true class act and embodied all the elements of greatness.
I saw him play....mad respect
It’s sad he retired. Truly the best catcher their ever was
you must have never seen pudge rodriguez
Your right
Did an internet commenter just admit to being wrong?! Holy moly
It was so GOOD to watch this legend in person soo many times!
I used to laugh and shake my head every time Yadi sniped someone. Always thought “why do they try this man”😂
it never gets old watching the greatedt
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!!💯💯💯💪💪💪
Absolute Beast
I dont watch baseball but I was referred here just for the legendary status. What a beast.
Damn, what a release!!! Great catches are so much fun to watch!!
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.
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!!
Where do you get that measurement from? I love Yadi, but I seriously doubt that was even close to 101.7mph
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
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
only been a year and I already miss him, I'm just glad that Pujols came back for one last year
MISS YOU YADI HOF 1ST ROUND
Best defensive catch ever imo
Wish he was still there he will be missed 😢
IT WILL NEVER BETHE SAME YADIER MOLINA MARCIANO YOU ARE TRULY MISSED..🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷💃💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
One of the GOAT.
the tags are super solid too.
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.
Doesn't even pop up, that's 100% shoulder. Insane
Exactly. Imagine trying to fight with punches on your knees. Lol
1:55 the swing tho😂😂😂
Probably got distracted by the stealer lmao
commentary said it best "NOT EVEN CLOSE"
I love how often they show the faces of the runners doing a look like "well, of course that's what happened"
We miss ya Yadi
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.
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
Guy was a machine. Holy cow
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
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
Great catcher .
Begs the question...WHY would the runner even try?! What a joy to watch Yadi in action!!
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. 😅
I'm not a baseball fan but MAN can he throw the ball. A ROPE every time and placed right on the money.
"Runner goes, Throw by molina, goodbye! not even close"
Only two nicknames are perfect for Molina, Yadi and GOAT
The GOAT
Iván Rodríguez es humilde y nunca a dado problemas en su pais
Puyao 💉
@@thatmemer382 yes
The best.
Absolute assassin
He throws a great sinker ball !!
Imagine being a pitcher on the Cardinals, never having to worry about a base runner
Man was THE General!
His game IQ is amazing.
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!
I was wondering about that
Yea true… Jeter got to wear Jordan gear… TripleG in box got to wear Jordan stuff..
Wow. Sosa sticking with it @ 1:39 is impressive.
Bro thinks he’s Ty Cobb
YADI IS THE GOAT ❤
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.
How many Wins Above Replacement was Yadi?
The man has skills, for sure! But who would you rather have behind the plate? Yadier Molina or Benito Santiago?
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. 🍻🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸🍻
I really enjoy when catchers throw down to first when they lead off too much.!!
2:50 HOLY FUK that was perfect 🤯
He's good!
Unfortunate the world never got a Yadi vs. Elly.
To me it’s Johnny bench then molina as all time catchers
10:20 w the umpire in the way it looked like he punched the runner lmao
Poster boy for "fuck around find out"
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...
Soy de Venezuela tenemos. A Salvador Pérez ok para mí un grade pero el yadi el mounstro de la rectoría e Iván rod.. 🎉🎉🎉
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.
Ivan Rodriguez was the Perfect Arm. Period!!!
They both Puerto Rican ,Ivan was great,puerto Rico had the best catchers in the mlb,Jorge posada,benito Santiago,the Molina brothers
YOU~DON’T~STEAL~ON~YADI!!! Yadi is the 🐐! We missed the future Hall of Famer at Opening Weekend this year. 😔
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Bro I’m a cacher in my league and throwing while crouching is super hard. Idk how he does that.
Not possible but Ricky Henderson or Vince Coleman vs Yadi.
the best in the mlb since ivan rodriguez.
3:20 holy smokes is right omg
You have to ask the question...What were those runners thinking? They must have known Molina was behind the plate.
Video es excellente! Muchas gracias for making this video
Y Cardinals es Numero UNO!!
Yadi is great, but the time the ball stuck to his chest protector 😂😂😂😂
the padres one was funny. Batter threw the bat.
盗塁が見えて投げることに意識が持っていかれる中、バウンド捕球をしれっとするあたりも異常
Most satisfying sh*t ever
5:28 Was that a curve ball?
Respect.
Great catcher. I would have to look at the numbers, but I think Pudge had one of the best arms I have ever seen.
He is 212 all time in throwing out base runners %.
He was our Michael Jordan. The GOAT
Why would anyone try or even think of stealing 2nd or 3rd from this guy… Jesus All Mighty!