San Francisco Giants fans universally recognize Buster Posey as a key player, but debate exists nationwide regarding his status among top catchers. The Athletic's Jayson Stark selected Yadier Molina over Posey and Joe Mauer for the All-Quarter Century Team, emphasizing Molina's significant impact on the Cardinals. Stark mentions consulting a scout who affirmed Molina’s unmatched skill and leadership qualities, which transcend mere statistics. Molina's defensive prowess, showcased through numerous accolades, contrasts with Posey’s respectable numbers, leading to ongoing discussions about their respective legacies in baseball history.
I overlooked those men because I watched the impact Molina had on the Cardinals for nearly two decades. It was real. And it was spectacular.
It's Yadi. It's got to be Yadi. End of story. I don't care about the numbers. Yadi has all the nuanced stuff you can't measure.
On the defensive end, Molina is rightly considered one of the best backstops in baseball history; his 381 runners caught stealing and 40.3% caught stealing rate are among the best in the modern era.
Posey's numbers lag behind that but were still above average: 256 runners caught stealing at a 32.9% rate.
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