Paul Molitor's 306 Home Runs (Franchise Record)
Paul Molitor: 160 home runs with the Brewers, not a franchise record.
Paul Molitor hit 160 home runs during his 15 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992). The Brewers franchise home run record is held by Robin Yount with 251 home runs.
Quick Facts
- Nickname
- The Ignitor
Lore & Background
Molitor was known for his exceptional hitting and speed, making seven All-Star Game appearances and winning the World Series MVP in 1993. He ranks tenth on the all-time MLB career hits list with 3,319 and is one of only five players with 3,000+ hits, a lifetime .300+ batting average, and 500+ career stolen bases.
Reader's Guide
Molitor's 160 home runs with the Brewers are part of his overall career total of 234 home runs. He never led the league in home runs; his power was complemented by his speed and batting average.
Did You Know?
- Molitor had a 39-game hitting streak in 1987, the fifth-longest in modern MLB history.
- Molitor still holds the best career postseason batting average in MLB history (minimum 100 at-bats) at .368.
- He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility.
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