Yadier Molina

Defensive catchers have a huge responsibility on their baseball teams, but Yadier Molina cherished his role and went on to become one of the best of all time for his blocking ability as well as his caught-stealing percentage. He must be among the most loyal players, as he stayed with the St. Louis Cardinals all his career despite interest in his services elsewhere.

Molina finally hung up his boots with nine Rawlings Gold Gloves and six Fielding Bible Awards to his name. He couldn’t stay away for long, though, as he became the manager of the Puerto Rico national team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.