In the fifth inning of last nights game, St. Louis Cardinals’ catcher Yadier Molina became the clubs all-time leader for innings caught in a career. The inning marked the 12,336 of Yadi’s career, one ahead of former Cardinals great Ted Simmons who ended with 12,335.

Molina, who debuted back in 2004 for the Cardinals, has built a reputation as the best defensive catcher in the game today.

He has won eight consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Awards as a catcher, which is good for third all-time behind Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez (13) and Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench (10).

He has also secured four of five Rawlings Platinum Gloves, which recognizes the best defender in baseball.

Molina, a seven-time all-star selection, has a career .992 fielding percentage (he has only committed 60 errors as a catcher) and has registered a 44 percent caught stealing percentage in his time behind the dish.

In his time as a Cardinal, the team has been to the World Series four times (2004, 2006, 2011, 2013) and has won twice (2006,2011).

Congrats Yadi on another achievement in your already storied career.

-AaronPaul93