Manufacturer: Topps
Set: 2004 Topps Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Yadier Molina
Position/Team: Catcher for Cardinals
Card #: 324
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $16 | Grade 10: $285
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The undisputed general behind the dish for two decades in St. Louis, Yadier “Yadi” Molina established himself as one of the greatest, most respected defensive catchers in Major League Baseball history. Selected in the 4th round of the 2000 MLB Draft by the Cardinals out of Puerto Rico, Molina spent his entire 19-year big-league career (2004–2022) in St. Louis.
Partnering with Adam Wainwright to form the most durable battery in baseball history (setting the MLB record with 328 starts as a battery), Yadi was the undisputed heartbeat of four NL Pennant winners and two World Championship squads.
Defensive Mastery & Pitching Staff General: While his career offense was steadily productive (.277 AVG, 2,168 hits), Molina’s true legacy was his absolute suppression of the opponent’s running game and masterclass game-calling.
The “Yadi Effect”: Opposing teams simply stopped running. He posted a career 40.2% caught-stealing rate, leading the major leagues multiple times and routinely gunning down over 45–50% of baserunners in his prime.
Gold Standard Hardware: Won 9 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards (including eight consecutive from 2008 to 2015) and 4 Platinum Gloves, cementing his spot on the short list of all-time backstop legends alongside Johnny Bench and Ivan Rodriguez.
Clutch Postseason Heroics: Delivered iconic October moments, none bigger than his game-winning 2-run home run in the 9th inning of Game 7 in the 2006 NLCS against the New York Mets.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 2004 Topps Yadier Molina card #324. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: $16
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Grade 8: $40
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Grade 9: $65
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Grade 10: $285
Data Updated: August 2026
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