Question: Like many Twins teams of its half-decade, the 1998 Minnesota Twins neither impressed nor contended, individual players had solid seasons, and which Hall of Fame designated hitter, nicknamed "Molly" and "The Ignitor", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and current manager of the Minnesota Twins, how many All-Star Game appearances did he have?

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Mark Funderburk: Mark Clifford Funderburk (born May 16, 1957 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter.  He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Minnesota Twins.  He was drafted by the Twins in the 16th round of the 1976 amateur entry draft.  Funderburk played his first professional season with their Rookie League Elizabethton Twins in 1976, and his last with their Double-A Orlando Twins in 1987.

Rod Carew: Rodney Cline Carew (born October 1, 1945) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, second baseman and coach of Panamanian descent.  He played from 1967 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels and was elected to the All-Star game every season except his last.  While Carew was never a home run threat (only 92 of his 3,053 hits were home runs), he made a career out of being a consistent contact hitter.  He threw right-handed and batted left-handed.  He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame.  Carew served as an MLB coach for several years after retiring as a player.

Denny Hocking: Dennis Lee "Denny" Hocking (born April 2, 1970 in Torrance, California) is a former Major League Baseball utility player.  After playing at El Camino College in California, he was drafted in the 52nd round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft by the Minnesota Twins and made his major league debut in .  He played with the Minnesota Twins until when he went to the Colorado Rockies as a free agent.  Hocking was a utility player for his entire career, playing every position except pitcher and catcher.  Hocking's best year was when he hit .298 with 4 home runs and 47 RBI, a year where he also played in 10 or more games at 7 different positions.  Hocking was never a regular starter in one position, but played over 100 games at shortstop, second base, third base, and right field.  He is currently the manager for the Inland Empire 66ers.

Joe Mauer: Joseph Patrick Mauer (born April 19, 1983) is an American professional baseball player for the Minnesota Twins.  He has played as a catcher, designated hitter, and first baseman for the Twins in Major League Baseball (MLB).  He is the only catcher in MLB history to win three batting titles, and the only catcher to ever win a batting title in the American League.  He also won three consecutive Gold Glove awards (2008–2010), and the 2009 American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

1998 Minnesota Twins season: Like many Twins teams of its half-decade, the 1998 Minnesota Twins neither impressed nor contended.  The team finished with a 70-92 record, with subpar batting and pitching.  The season was not without its bright spots, as individual players had solid seasons and Hall of Fame designated hitter Paul Molitor announced his retirement at the end of the season.  Tom Kelly's team had plenty of lowlights, most notably David Wells' perfect game against the team on May 17 at Yankee Stadium.

Michael Cuddyer: Michael Brent Cuddyer ( ; born March 27, 1979) is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, and New York Mets.  He batted and threw right-handed.  Cuddyer was a two-time MLB All-Star, and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2013, when he led the National League in batting average.  Cuddyer announced his retirement after the 2015 season.  He was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame on August 19, 2017.

Paul Molitor: Paul Leo Molitor (born August 22, 1956), nicknamed "Molly" and "The Ignitor", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and current manager of the Minnesota Twins, who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.  During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992), Toronto Blue Jays (1993–1995), and Minnesota Twins (1996–1998).  He was known for his exceptional hitting and speed.  He made seven All-Star Game appearances and was the World Series MVP in 1993.

Jim Eisenreich: James Michael Eisenreich ( ; born April 18, 1959) is an American former Major League Baseball player with a 15-year career from 1982–1984 and 1987–1998.  He played for the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals of the American League, and the Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League.  He played first base, outfield and designated hitter.

Justin Morneau: Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian professional baseball designated hitter who is a free agent.  He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox.  At 6 ft and 220 lb , Morneau was drafted as a catcher by the Twins in 1999.  He converted to first base in the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2003.  Morneau has held that position throughout his career and in 2007 became the first Twin since Gary Gaetti in 1987–1988 to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons.

Don Baylor: Donald Edward Baylor (June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball player and manager.  During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter known for crowding the plate, and was a first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter.  He played for six different American League (AL) teams, primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels, but also played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox.  In 1979, Baylor was an All-Star and won the AL Most Valuable Player Award.  He won three Silver Slugger Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award, and was a member of the 1987 World Series champions.

Supporting paragraphs: 1998 Minnesota Twins season Paul Molitor
Answer: seven