Speaking negatively on Yadier Molina isn’t generally something that makes you friends among Cardinals fans. So naturally, it’s time to make the statement that Yadier Molina does not deserve the starting spot on the All-Star Game roster this year, a place that he’s currently competing to claim for himself.
Firstly, a quick glance at Yadi’s offensive line for the year. Some highlights:
- 280 plate appearances
- .266/.336/.345 AVG/OBP/SLG
- 1 HR, 25 RBIs
- 25 walks, 34 strikeouts
- 87 wRC+ (Weighted Runs Created – a stat that quantifies a player’s total offensive value – 100 is league average)
- 0.