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Paul Molitor

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Paul Molitor is a former professional baseball player and manager who spent the majority of his 21-season Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Milwaukee Brewers. A versatile player, he saw time as a second baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter, accumulating over 3,000 career hits and stealing more than 500 bases. Molitor won the World Series MVP award with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.

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How did Paul Molitor get the nickname The Ignitor?

Molitor earned the nickname because of his ability to start rallies from the top of Milwaukee's batting order. He combined speed and contact hitting, recording 3,319 hits and 504 stolen bases.

What did Paul Molitor do in the 1993 World Series?

Molitor hit .458 with two home runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies. At age 37, he became the World Series MVP.

Which position did Paul Molitor actually play?

Molitor began as an infielder and appeared extensively at second base and third base before injuries pushed him toward designated-hitter duty. That mixed career made him the first player inducted into the Hall of Fame after playing more games at DH than at any single fielding position.

Did Paul Molitor win a World Series as a manager?

No. He managed the Minnesota Twins from 2015 through 2018 and won American League Manager of the Year in 2017, but his sole World Series championship came as a Toronto player in 1993.