Paul Molitor's Dual Legend | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 2m

Paul Molitor capped his legendary career with a historic day on August 8, 1998—going five-for-five and stealing his 500th base as a designated hitter for the Twins. At age 41, he joined an elite group of just seven players ever to reach 3,000 hits and 500 steals, including legends like Rickey Henderson and Ty Cobb. Though his speed had faded by then, his athleticism still shone through in that final steal, even as the Twins lost 6-3. Molitor’s dual-threat mastery—hitting and baserunning—remains unmatched, especially considering how few modern players even come close to this rare combination…