Paul Molitor
#2
AT Designated Hitter
1978—1998
Designated Hitter
BORN
August 22, 1956, in St. Paul, MN
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
6-0 / 185
MLB DEBUT
April 7, 1978
FINAL GAME
September 27, 1998
PRIMARY TEAM
Milwaukee Brewers
.306
BATTING AVERAGE
3319
HITS
75.6
WAR
.369
ON-BASE PCT
234
HOME RUNS
39.6
WAR7
.448
SLUGGING
.817
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
4.6
WAR PER SEASON
Ignitor at top of the lineup, teamed for many years with Robin Yount in Milwaukee.
Compared to Hall of Fame Designated Hitters
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Molitor |
75.6 |
39.6 |
25.4 |
17.9 |
57.6 |
4.6 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
64.1 |
37.4 |
25.6 |
17.4 |
50.8 |
4.3 |
Where Does Paul Molitor Rank
Among Designated Hitters?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |