So-Called Hall of Famer Yadi Molina Performs Horribly in Pitching Debut

Last weekend, it was Albert Pujols pitching for the first time in his career (and getting crushed), and today it’s his teammate, Yadi Molina. I’m sure it was a fun moment for Cardinals fans and all that.

Naturally, only the warm-up was sent out by the Cardinals as a clip, because Molina had a rouggghhhh go of it in his pitching debut:

Now pitching, number 4, Yadier Molina! pic.twitter.com/NRV40yz3C0

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 22, 2022

Like Pujols before him, Molina gave up four runs, including two homers, in his pitching performance. Pretty dubious for a guy considered by many to be a “first ballot” Hall of Famer. I’m not sure how he’s going to overcome this blot on his career – a 36.00 ERA doesn’t fade from memory easily. I think it’s fair to question now whether Molina is a Hall of Famer at all.

Perhaps later in the year, Molina will get a shot at redemption, but he’d have to pitch 8+ shutout innings to get that ERA down to a respectable level. I have to be honest. I’m not sure he’s going to get there.