#4 Paul Molitor            
            Bats: right    Throws: right    Born: 08/22/56
            Height: 6-0    Weight: 193    Ml Debut: 1978 Brewers
            M.L. Coaching Debut: 2000 Minnesota Twins
            Contract Status: Retired.

            Paul's Career Transactions:

            June 1977: Selected by the Brewers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the free agent draft.
              April 7 1978: Made major league debut.
              May 21 1984: Underwent season ending surgery.
              April 2-20 1990: On disabled list (broken right thumb).
              June 17-July 30 1990: On disabled list (fractured knuckle, left indexfinger).
              Sept 26-end of season 1990: On disabled list (right shoulder, right forearm).
              Oct 30 1992: Filed for free agency.
              Dec 8 1992: Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3 year contract.
              Oct   1995: Option was not picked up by Blue Jays.
              Nov  1995: Filed for free agency.
              Nov  1995: Signed by the Minnesota Twins.
              Oct   1996: Filed for Free agency.
              Oct 30 1996: Re signed to a 1 year contract by the Twins.
              Apr 17- May 1 1997: On disabled list (Abdominal strain).
              Dec 8 1997: Re signed to a 1 year contract.
              June 21-July 15 1998: On disabled list ( broken ribs).
              Dec 3 1998: Retired from playing.
              Nov 23 1999: Named Twins Coach.
                 Oct 30 2003: Named Mariners hitting coach.
                 July 25 2004: Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

                          Other interesting information about Paul Molitor.

-Nicknamed "The Ignitor" for his amazing ability to start rallies.
-Began his career as a shortstop, moved to second base that same season.
-Has played every position except pitcher and catcher during his major league career.
- Hit for the Cycle May 15 1991 off Kevin Tapani in Minnesota.
-Stole home 9 times in his career.
- Won his only World Championship as a member of the Blue Jays, and was the World Series MVP.
- 7 All Star Games
- Became the 21st player in Major League history to record 3000 hits.
- First player to hit a triple for his 3000th hit.
- Designates time and effort in support of Camp Heartland.
- January 6 2004: Elected to the Baseball HHall of Fame, Inducted July 25.
 
 

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