Yadier Molina The Perfect Arm

[@jasonhenning9748]

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]

thank you from a Cards fan

[@jasonhenning9748]

@@vickilockeby3172 Gladly

[@johnadkins1137]

Absolutely

[@edwardwilliamson1863]

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

[@tylermeinhold6384]

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

[@nmelkhunter1]

Yes sir! 👍👍

[@dr.samuelhayden8991]

Yadi wasn’t even the best catcher on his team

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@dr.samuelhayden8991 Who was?

[@peabodyfrost577]

@@dr.samuelhayden8991 doctor nonense

[@Yadibaseball4]

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

[@curtisphillips4497]

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

[@imtjnotu]

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

[@Whatdoyouwant904]

Best defensive catcher to ever grace this planet

[@edwardwilliamson1863]

@@Whatdoyouwant904 without question.

[@Whatdoyouwant904]

@@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]

@@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]

Agreed

[@mugwolf9252]

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

[@chuckfrezzel348]

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 😉

[@arbackhaus]

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]

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]

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

[@Moose6340]

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]

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

[@Iamtheprinceso]

3:35 “Runner goes, Throw by Molina, Goodbye! Not even close” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@miltiaspogfrog9684]

We are gonna miss yadi with his absolute perfect defense.

[@animal2990]

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.

[@jwquarry51]

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

[@cfmiles]

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]

I guess you never seen Ivan Rodriguez???

[@cfmiles]

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

[@phillipthomas119]

@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]

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

[@619onmine]

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

[@pete_smack]

Plenty more lol he played 58 seasons.

[@markpluimers956]

I agree!

[@tayloraprile3851]

He was my favourite defensive catcher. Accolades well deserved and I hope he's doing well.

[@Devildog1979]

Best catcher of all time, miss watching him play!!!

[@mikebunner3498]

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

[@jasongreen5944]

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

[@pete_smack]

Jack was the man

[@vordt4139]

Haha "GoOd BYe"

[@raysolorzano2938]

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!!💯💯💯💪💪💪

[@TaskForce_Raccoon]

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.

[@paulesposito5856]

There will never be another like him

[@DowntownCooltown]

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

[@huckleberry460]

you must have never seen pudge rodriguez

[@DowntownCooltown]

Your right

[@rokuronzoni6274]

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

[@JansenP09]

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

[@SalesTaxin]

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]

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

[@giovannialmonte1805]

and there's more defensive highlites not yet included

[@rludwig1000]

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

[@MotorEdits100]

Yadi was and is still my favorite player

[@johnadkins1137]

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

[@shaneluker9461]

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

[@Hitman1978]

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]

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

[@Hitman1978]

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

[@stevenbarron9121]

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. 😅

[@AL4NGDROE]

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.

[@glizzy6666]

Man I miss Yadi. Best catcher I've ever seen. So glad he stayed with the Cards his whole career.

[@High-Overlord-Snarffie-Pug]

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

[@Zynphkree]

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

[@mrodriguez5259]

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

[@thatmemer382]

Puyao 💉

[@senorpepper3405]

​@@thatmemer382 yes

[@shanea3956]

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

[@kennethmcgovern3137]

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

[@rosalindgomez963]

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

[@andrewthompson9811]

He's watching. Tough to play against. My favorite player. He's watching. Every player will agree.

[@KadenCopling]

crazy how a lot of these pitches are coming from the same guy..... miss you yadi and waino

[@bentrider1972]

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

[@pambielunis6155]

Wish he was still there he will be missed 😢

[@さぼてん-s9u]

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

[@GGitsGod]

I just don’t understand why anyone would even attempt to steal on Yadi. Absolute goat.

[@IdLike2Apologize2AbsolutelyNo1]

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

[@yeahyeahyeah122]

Best defensive catch ever imo

[@gms02]

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

[@Whiskeeyankee]

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.

[@fighterck6241]

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.

[@GeorgeW-cv5en]

Great catcher .

[@lexluth89]

5:07 the difficulty to throw a runner out on first is insane and Yadi pulling it off is fucking impressive. What a cannon 💪🏼

[@Airman_Fu]

One of the GOAT.

[@joecorrero6763]

it never gets old watching the greatedt

[@jaredvalo5468]

I've been away from baseball since college, and I caught a clip of this dude recently. Holy shit. I've never seen anyone better. There are great catchers, and then there's Yadi. Guy is in a league of his own. Amazing...

[@wellzy999]

Absolute assassin

[@darkroseky8117]

Only two nicknames are perfect for Molina, Yadi and GOAT

[@AlejandroLlerena-k6p]

I saw him play....mad respect

[@senrusho]

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

[@HeyCupertino]

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

[@DeepfriedBeans4492]

Bro thinks he’s Ty Cobb

[@vickilockeby3172]

I MISS DANNY MAC!!!❤❤❤

[@wellzy999]

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

[@AL4NGDROE]

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

[@randomsalmon4603]

Yadi is LEGEND

[@devendasmusic]

Guy was a machine. Holy cow

[@코오잉]

He throws a great sinker ball !!

[@StevePeterson13]

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

[@480.Brennan]

1:55 the swing tho😂😂😂

[@DeepfriedBeans4492]

Probably got distracted by the stealer lmao

[@derekrussell780]

Hit-and-run buddy… basic play. He swung to distract the catcher to put the runner in scoring position.

[@pamelatorres9140]

❤Que vengas más como el.

[@jimchapman4742]

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

[@thegreatcerebral]

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]

I was wondering about that

[@longball756]

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

[@double-h-farms]

Wish him and Albert would've won one more championship before they walked off.. classy guys and great players

[@ka-pop2243]

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.

[@skillcosby3095]

the tags are super solid too.

[@Ireland831]

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

[@FrankLucas81682]

The GOAT

[@glenscheulen4060]

MISS YOU YADI HOF 1ST ROUND

[@RandyWhite-r9s]

Absolute Beast

[@mustang4life]

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. 🍻🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸🍻

[@Glostahdude]

Man was THE General!

[@orelvysnieves4876]

Ivan Rodriguez was the Perfect Arm. Period!!!

[@TheOMAR617]

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

[@clshep]

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

[@24chickenhead]

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

[@Geotubest]

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.

[@ModernPlumbingFan]

YADI IS THE GOAT ❤

[@jorgedelgado8177]

I love Yadier as Puerto Rican, but Ivan Rodriguez was a better defensive catcher. Pudge won 13x Gold Gloves, 6% higher in caught stealing, fewer passed balls, more defensive saved runs, more double plays as catcher, more assists, and more games behind the plate. Puerto Rico is the land of catchers. Ivan Rodriguez, Yadier Molina, Benjie Molina, Benito Santiago, Sandy Alomar Jr, Jorge Posada, Javy Lopez, Martin Maldonado, C. Vazquez, Rene Rivera, Roberto Perez.

[@lijaheps5958]

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

[@dannym248]

No one was ever better than Bench. I'm not a fan of Bench, but no one has ever been better!

[@hectorrivera6624]

His game IQ is amazing.

[@andrewthompson9811]

Poster boy for "fuck around find out"

[@robvandam5560]

Video es excellente! Muchas gracias for making this video

[@robvandam5560]

Y Cardinals es Numero UNO!!

[@メンマ-v6]

カージナルスは異次元の選手が多過ぎる笑

[@mikebunner3498]

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

[@thomastessier4529]

Rocket arm.

[@amazingandrea9983]

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

[@MDK3192]

Chacho 🗯

[@11004bill]

The best.

[@christianperez7846]

I’m a Giants fan. I love Buster Posey for what he did for us. It was truly unfortunate he played in the league with Yadi. Best catcher I’ve ever seen. I saw him personally throw guys out leading too far at first. He is the catcher you want. Posey can’t match his efficiency. But Posey had a better bat and a competitive arm. I’d seen Buster throw out guys who thought they were slick. Yadi literally throws you out and doesn’t care who you are.

[@BobbyBoucher228]

The fact that we got to watch both Posey and Yadi go toe to toe for a decade plus just shows how fortunate as baseball fans we were. And who could forget the 2012 MVP race between Posey and Yadi who both set the world on fire that year. Two fantastic catchers from two iconic franchises, competing year in and year out, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@horsehide3039]

Good Lord, he was deadly

[@richardharrold4357]

He's good!

[@alexdagreat2212]

Dela cruz vs molina would be epic to watch which is faster legs or arms😊

[@brettwatson7837]

He was such a bad man behind the plate