Paul Molitor has been both a player and a manager for the Twins.
The Minnesota Twins are welcoming one of the franchise’s most beloved figures back into the fold as they approach the 2026 season. Paul Molitor’s connection to the Twins stretches back decades, both as a hometown player and an influential presence in the organization. His return in a new capacity is sure to resonate with long‑time fans and offer fresh insight to viewers tuning in this year.
Molitor, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, made his mark on baseball long before his Hall of Fame induction. After a legendary playing career, he returned to the Twins in various roles, including coaching and managing. In 2017, he was named American League Manager of the Year after leading Minnesota to a playoff berth following a 100+ loss season.
This week, the Twins revealed Molitor’s latest role in the organization to reporters. “Hall of Famer Paul Molitor is joining the Twins' rotation of TV analysts this season, along with Justin Morneau, Trevor Plouffe, Denard Span, and Glen Perkins. Cory Provus returns as the play‑by‑play voice and Audra Martin is back as the sideline reporter,” reported Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic on Tuesday.
Molitor’s addition to the broadcast team brings a respected voice with firsthand experience in nearly every corner of the sport.
Molitor’s playing credentials are among baseball’s most impressive. Over a 21‑year career, he compiled 3,319 hits, a .306 batting average, 234 home runs, 1,307 RBIs and 1,782 runs scored.
He also stole 504 bases, making him one of the rare players in history to pair 3,000 hits with 500 steals. His career OPS of .817 reflected his balanced offensive profile, and those numbers helped secure his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.
While Molitor played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays, his time with the Twins holds special significance. He finished his playing career in Minnesota from 1996 through 1998, providing veteran leadership and steady production while bridging eras within the franchise.
After retiring, he continued his baseball journey through coaching and front office roles, eventually managing the Twins from 2015 through 2018 and guiding them back to postseason play before being fired from his managerial role.
As Molitor joins a broadcast team filled with former Twins greats, his presence adds historical context and a deep understanding of the organization. His insight, shaped by decades in the game, will enhance the viewing experience as Minnesota begins another season with high expectations.