Bengie Molina - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Bengie Molina net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! The former Major League Baseball catcher, and the eldest of the famous Molina brothers who went on to become catchers in the big leagues. In this article, we will discover how old is Bengie Molina? Who is Bengie Molina dating now & how much money does Bengie Molina have?

Bengie Molina Biography

Bengie Molina is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on July 20, 1974 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. The twin sibling His younger brother Yadier Molina is widely considered to be one of the all time best defensive catchers. He helped lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a Word Series Championship in 2011. is considered to be among the most outstanding defensive catchers. He played a key role in guiding his team the St. Louis Cardinals to the Word Series Championship in 2011.

Molina graduated from Maestro Ladí High School with honors in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, and played shortstop for Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona, in 1991 and 1992.

Molina entered the major leagues by playing two games for the Anaheim Angels in 1998, and a handful of games in 1999. He became the Angels’ regular catcher in 2000 and remained so through the 2005 season. Over his last few seasons with the Angels, his backup as catcher was his brother, José Molina. Molina got his first championship ring in 2002 after the Angels beat the San Francisco Giants in seven games in the 2002 World Series.

His siblings Jose as well as Yadier also went on to become catchers in the big leagues.

He was awarded the two American League Gold Glove Awards as the most effective defensive catcher of the league.

Benjamin José Molina (born July 20, 1974), nicknamed “Big Money”, is a former Major League Baseball catcher, first base coach, and catching instructor for the Texas Rangers. He is the older brother of major league catchers José Molina and Yadier Molina.

Bengie Molina Net Worth

Bengie is one of the richest Baseball Player from Puerto Rico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bengie Molina's net worth $13 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was first taught to play catch with his older brother Jose.

After the 2006 season, Molina became a free agent and signed a three-year, $16 million deal with the San Francisco Giants.

While Molina was expected to catch most of the Jays’ 2006 season with Gregg Zaun serving as his backup, his difficulties with right-handed pitchers led the Jays to use a platoon system.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Molina’s contract with the Angels expired after the 2005 season, and the team decided not pursue him because of the salary he would demand. He signed a 1-year $5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, with a mutual option for a second year. After signing with the Blue Jays, Molina expressed his anger at the Angels over how he parted company with them. “The way they let me go without a notice, without calling me, that said a lot,” Molina said. “That’s what really hurts me. I think I built a good relationship with them,” he said. “They never let me know. They just threw me like a piece of trash.” Molina’s agent, Alan Nero, later confirmed however, that both he and Molina had in fact received calls from the Angels informing them of the team’s decisions. Nero suggested that Molina’s comments were born of his disappointment that he was not retained by the Angels.

Who is Bengie Molina Dating?

According to our records, Bengie Molina married to Jamie Molina. As of January 13, 2024, Bengie Molina’s is not dating anyone.

Molina was announced as the Willie Mac Award winner for 2007 (for spirit and leadership) in a pregame ceremony on September 21, 2007. He got the most out of 1,617 votes from the fans. Later in that September 21 game, Molina knocked in career RBI number 500 in the bottom of the first on a single that scored Dave Roberts. They lost the game to the Cincinnati Reds 9–8 in 11 innings. In 2007, Molina walked only 2.9% of the time, the lowest percentage in the NL.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bengie Molina height 5 ft 11 in Bengie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Initially regarded as a “good glove, no hit” catcher with a strong arm and an exceptional ball blocker, Molina won a Gold Glove as the top defensive player at his position in consecutive seasons in 2002 and 2003. But he also developed into a very good contact hitter and free-swinging power hitter. Between 2000 and 2007, he struck out just 331 times, and in 2000 led the American League in average at-bats between strikeouts, with 14.3. He is the only player in history to hit a home run and not get credit for the run. He was regarded as one of the slowest baserunners of his day. Bengie currently provides color commentary on the Spanish language radio broadcast for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Molina hit his 100th home run on September 5, 2007, off Jorge Julio in the sixth inning of a 5–3 victory against the Colorado Rockies.

Facts & Trivia

Bengie Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Puerto Rico. Bengie Molina celebrates birthday on July 20 of every year.

On September 26, 2008, Molina became the first player in MLB history to hit a home run and not get credit for a run scored. In the 6th inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he hit a ball off the right field wall at AT&T Park which the umpire called in fair play, and wound up at first base. Emmanuel Burriss immediately ran out to first base to pinch run for Molina before anyone else could intervene, as Giants manager Bruce Bochy discussed the matter with the umpires. However, the umpires used instant replay and subsequently ruled the hit a home run, but refused Bochy the opportunity to reinsert Molina into the game. San Francisco continued the game under protest, but won 6–5 in the 10th inning. Preceding the same game, Molina had received the Willie Mac Award for the second year in a row.

What is Bengie Molina doing now?

Bengie, a former gold glover and World Series champion catcher is now part of the Cardinals Spanish radio broadcasts.

When did Bengie Molina retire?

The last time we saw Bengie Molina, he was catching for the Texas Rangers in the 2010 World Series against the San Francisco Giants, with whom he began that season. Molina didn’t play in 2011, and while most figured he was basically retired, now it’s official.

Who was the best Molina brother?

Its a beauty that Bengie Molina appreciated early on. Theday the Cardinals drafted Yadier in the fourth round, Bengie predicted that hisbrother would become a superstar and the best, most accomplished of the threecatching Molina brothers.

Who are the 3 Molina brothers in baseball?

Molina is the middle of three brothers (older brother Bengie and younger brother Yadier), all of whom have played catcher in Major League Baseball.

Who is Bengie Molina married to?

Jamie Molina

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