Yadier Molina, C - St. Louis Cardinals (#4)

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Birthdate: 7/13/82
Drafted: 4th Round (113th Pick) - 2000 ($325,000)
High School: Maestro Ladislao Martinez HS (Vega Alta, PR)
2012 Salary: $7,000,000
Service Time: 7.123 (pre-2012)
Contract: 4 years, $15.5M (2008-2011), plus 2012 club option; 5 yr, $75M (2013-17), plus 2018 mutual option
Major League Debut: 6/23/2004
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 5-11
Weight: 230

Latest Player Updates
07/13/12 - reinstated from Bereavement List
07/06/12 - placed on Bereavement List
03/01/12 - agreed to five-year contract extension
10/31/11 - club option for 2012 exercised

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MLB Awards and Honors
2011 World Series Championship (STL)
2011 NL All-Star
2010 NL All-Star, NL Gold Glove
2009 NL All-Star, NL Gold Glove
2008 NL Gold Glove
2006 World Series Championship (STL)