An American baseball catcher, Joe Mauer earned fame as a member of the
Minnesota Twins. An exceptional athlete, Mauer excels both at the plate and behind it. Mauer finished the 2006 regular season with a .347 batting average, becoming the first-ever American League catcher to win the crown and the first catcher to claim the title since Ernie Lombardi in 1942 with the Boston Braves.
Minnesota Twins? Joe Mauer is Striking Out More Than EverCOMMENTARY | The Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer has been getting as good of results as ever, which I wrote about last month. However, his strikeout rate has jumped a lot this year, which is a concern for his future success.
Magician Joe Mauer backhands carom off stone wall without looking (Video)Your browser does not support iframes. Forget Joe Mauer's hand-eye coordination, he clearly has a sixth sense or natural instinct that no other mortal human being possesses. As ridiculous as that sounds, it almost has to be true. Otherwise how ? Continue reading ?
Joe Mauer: How the Twins' Catcher Is Proving His Doubters Wrong This SeasonJoe Mauer is one of the most talked about players in the history of the Minnesota Twins . Being a native of the state has a lot to do with that status, but so does the impact he's had on the franchise since his debut in 2004. Whether it be his scorching American League Most Valuable Player season in 2009 or his bout with bilateral leg weakness in 2011, Mauer always seems to be in the news when ...
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer returns to Cretin-Derham HallJoe Mauer stood in the weight room of his alma mater, Cretin-Derham Hall, and was peppered with questions.
Twins 6, Tigers 3: Trevor Plouffe, Joe Mauer lead the way in victoryRECAP: Trevor Plouffe drove in three runs and reached safely in all four plate appearances as Minnesota's bats awoke from a two-game slumber Saturday at Target Field. Joe Mauer singled in two runs, including the game-winner with two outs during a three-run seventh inning.
Back At Cretin-Derham Hall, Joe Mauer ReminiscesIt's already been 12 years since Joe Mauer walked across the stage as a Cretin-Derham Hall graduate, and into a career in professional baseball. This week, Mauer was back at his high school for a promotional shoot, and to award a prize pack from Gatorade.
Joe Mauer rocks Zubaz pants and basketball trophy in portrait of the catcher as a young boyHow many "best parts" can a photo have? This picture of Minnesota Twins superstar Joe Mauer at (perhaps) 9 years old has too many to count. ? The Zubaz pants. They've been making a comeback, thank goodness, but for a ? Continue reading ?
Twins' scout who signed Joe Mauer: You knew he'd be 'special'Editor's note: Mark Wilson has been an area scout for the Twins for 13 years. A Lindstrom native who covers the Upper Midwest, he scouted and signed several Twins, including Joe Mauer, Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing. Wilson, 45, is the latest subject in Pioneer Press sports columnist Bob Sansevere's continuing series of first-person stories.
Joe Mauer has broken up three no-hitters in the ninth inning during his careerJoe Mauer broke up Anibal Sanchez?s no-hit bid last night with a one-out single in the ninth inning. He has made a habit out of spoiling history. Last night was the third time in Mauer?s career that he has broken up a no-hit bid in the ninth inning. He previously did it in on May?
Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer feeling at home in throwback uniformsJoe Mauer couldn't help but feel proud when he saw the 1948 St. Paul Saints replica uniforms the Twins were scheduled to wear Thursday night.
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Joe was a highly touted quarterback coming out of high school, and was expected to accept a scholarship to play QB at Florida State before being swayed by his hometown team, the Minnesota Twins.
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