Congratulations to Yadier Molina on reaching 2,000 hits

[South Side Hit Men]

A very high standard for a catcher. He wants to play 1-2 more seasons, could move up to fourth.

Catchers with 2,000 or more hits Player Hits [Total Games at Catcher / Additional Games] - List limited to players with 50% + games at catcher.

1. Ivan Rodriguez 2,844 [2,427 / 116]
2. Ted Simmons 2,472 [1,771 / 685]
3. Carlton Fisk 2,356 [2,226 / 273]
4. Jason Kendall 2,195 [2,025 / 60]
5. Yogi Berra 2,150 [1,699 / 421]
6. Gary Carter 2,092 [2,056 / 240]
7. Johnny Bench 2,048 [1,742 / 416]
8. Anthony John Pierzynski 2,043 [1,936 / 123]
9. Yadier Molina 2,000 [1987 / 36]

 

[Middle Buffalo]

A guy sat behind me at a Sox spring training game and shouted out encouragement to AJ for the six innings he was in the game.

Nonstop “C’mon Anthony John” “Nice play Anthony John” “Little hit Anthony John”.

Most annoying fan I’ve ever sat near.