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Joseph Patrick Mauer (pronounced /ˈmaʊɚ/, born April 19, 1983 in St. Paul, MN), is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in Cricket. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mauer was considered by many scouts to be the best young catcher in the sport and has been said by some, including Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., to have the best swing in baseball. [1][2] In his breakout 2006 season, Mauer became the first catcher in major league history to lead both leagues in batting average and the first American League catcher to win the batting title, finishing with an average of . The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The batting championship is awarded to the Major League Baseball player in each of the American League and the National League who has the highest Batting average Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 347. [3]
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High school career
Mauer played football, basketball and baseball for Saint Paul's Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders. Cretin-Derham Hall High School ( CDH) is a private co-educational Catholic high school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mauer attended the same high school as Baseball Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Twin, Paul Molitor. Paul Leo Molitor (nicknamed Molly or The Ignitor) (born August 22 1956 in Vadnais Heights Minnesota) is a former American Baseball player [4] Molitor has said that Mauer "has the best swing he had ever seen". [2] He was even good enough to make it into a Sports Illustrated issue as a "Face In The Crowd". Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. A stand-out in baseball, Mauer struck out once during his 4 year high school career, and hit . 605 during his senior season. [2][5] He also set a Minnesota high school record by homering in seven consecutive games. [4] Mauer caught for the Team USA Junior National team from 1998 to 2000 and hit . 595 during his final year on the team. He was voted best hitter at the world tournament in Panama in 2000. In 2001, Mauer was voted the United States District V Player of the Year.
During his senior season as the Raiders' quarterback, Mauer completed 241 of 288 passes for 3,022 yards, 41 touchdowns and only three interceptions, and finished his two-year career as a starter with 5,528 yards and 73 touchdowns. A touchdown is the primary method of scoring in American and Canadian football. [2] Mauer led the Raiders to two consecutive Class 5A state championship game appearances and won the title in 1999. Mauer once threw 7 touchdown passes in a single playoff game against the Hopkins Royals. Mauer was named Gatorade's National Player of the Year, Parade's and USA Today's Player of the Year and a Reebok/ESPN High School All-American. Gatorade is a flavored non- carbonated Sports drink manufactured by the Quaker Oats Company, now a division of PepsiCo. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Mauer was also named "National High School Quarterback Of The Year" in 2000 by The National Quarterback Club. [6] He was also named to the All-State team during his final two years on Cretin-Derham's basketball team. [6] However, he turned down a football scholarship from Florida State University to enter the Major League Baseball Draft. Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU) is a public Research University located in Tallahassee The First-Year Player Draft, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is Major League Baseball 's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools [6] Mauer was selected by the Twins as the first overall pick of the 2001 draft, ahead of prospect Mark Prior, who was taken second overall in the Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs. First Round Selections Background The Minnesota Twins selected St Mark William Prior (born September 7, 1980 in San Diego, California, United States) is a Starting pitcher for the The First-Year Player Draft, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is Major League Baseball 's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. [7]
Professional career
Mauer was part of the United States' roster at the 2003 All-Star Futures Game at US Cellular Field before being promoted to the Twins' roster in 2004 after his predecessor, A.J. Pierzynski, was traded to the San Francisco Giants, in the 2003 off-season. The All-Star Futures Game is an annual Baseball Exhibition game between a team of top minor league prospects from the United States and a team US Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago Illinois. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Anthony John "AJ" Pierzynski (born December 30, 1976) is an American Major League Baseball Catcher who has played The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Mauer went 2 for 3 in his Major League debut, hitting a single off Rafael Betancourt of the Cleveland Indians for his first major-league hit. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively Rafael José Betancourt (born April 29, 1975 in Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
A knee injury to his left medial meniscus on April 7, 2004, required surgery and sidelined Mauer for over a month. The medial meniscus is a Fibrocartilage band that spans the medial Knee, and lies on the head of the Tibia. After a rehabilitation stint with the Twins' AAA affiliate Rochester Red Wings, Mauer returned to the Twins' lineup in June. The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. In July, pain and swelling in his knee forced an early end to Mauer's 2004 season.
Following his injury-shortened 2004, Mauer signed a contract for $5. 7 million with the Twins on January 24, 2005. In 2005, Mauer returned to the Twins' lineup for his first full major league season and had 144 hits in 131 games, and ended the year with an average of . In Baseball statistics, a hit (denoted by H) sometimes called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches 294.
In 2006, Mauer's performance during the months of May and June garnered attention from the national media. He recorded a . 528 average over the first ten days of June and hit . 452 over the course of the month. [8] He was also the first player since Mike Piazza in 1997 to reach base four or more times for five consecutive games. Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American [9] On June 12, Mauer was named the American League Player of the Week by Major League Baseball for his performance the week of June 4-11, during which he hit . 625 (15-for-24) with 5 doubles, 4 RBI and 2 stolen bases. [10]
Mauer recorded his first five-RBI game June 26, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA [8] Mauer followed that up with his first career five-hit game June 27, also against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA [8]He was also named Player of the Month for June after batting . The Player of the Month award is a Major League Baseball award named by each league every month of the regular season 452 with a . 624 slugging percentage and . In Baseball statistics, slugging percentage (abbreviated SLG) is a popular measure of the power of a hitter. 528 on base percentage, 11 doubles, 14 RBI and 18 runs. In Baseball statistics, on-base percentage (OBP (sometimes referred to as on-base average ', as the statistic is rarely presented as a true Percentage) In Baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching Second base without being called out by the Umpire Along with Johan Santana (Pitcher of the Month) and Francisco Liriano (Rookie of the Month), Mauer was part of the first-ever single-team sweep of MLB's three monthly awards. For the Dominican -born Major League Baseball player born Johan Santana see Ervin Santana. Francisco Casillas Liriano (born October 26, 1983 in Juan Barón San Cristóbal Dominican Republic) is a Left handed Major League [11] On July 2, Mauer was selected by the players to his first All-Star Game. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League [12] Mauer appeared on the cover of the August 7, 2006 issue of Sports Illustrated[13] (Mauer was appropriately voted "Most Likely to Be on the Cover of Sports Illustrated" in his high school senior yearbook poll). Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner.
Mauer finished the 2006 regular season with a . 347 batting average, edging the Yankees' Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano to win the American League batting title and become 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. Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Robinson José Canó (kaˈno born October 22, 1982, in) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball, who currently plays for the New Ernesto Natali (Ernie Lombardi ( April 6, 1908 in Oakland California – September 26, 1977 in Santa Cruz California) Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-1 All-Star Game His . 347 average was the highest in the American League, a feat not achieved by the previous three catchers to win NL batting titles. [3][6] He was the youngest to win a batting title since Alex Rodriguez in 1996. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP [6]
After going 2-for-4 in the last game of the 2006 regular season, Mauer confessed to reporters, "When I told you I wasn’t thinking about the batting title? I was lying. The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota. I’ve never been that nervous in my life. I haven’t felt anything like that since Opening Day as a rookie. ”
Mauer won his first Silver Slugger award in 2006, announced on November 10, 2006, along with teammate Justin Morneau, who also won a Silver Slugger award that year. The Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981 in New Westminster British Columbia) is a Canadian Major League Baseball player who [14]
On February 11, 2007, Mauer agreed to a four-year, $33 million contract with the Twins to avoid arbitration. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The deal ensures that Mauer will remain in Minnesota long enough to play in the Twins' new outdoor stadium in 2010. [15]
On July 21, 2007, Mauer hit his first career inside-the-park home run against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Scot Shields. In Baseball parlance an inside-the-park home run or "leg home run" is a play where a hitter scores a Home run without hitting the ball out of play The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Robert Scot Shields (born July 22 1975 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher with the Los Angeles It was his fifth home run of the season, and there were two players on base when he hit the homer. It was the first inside-the-park home run by a catcher since Kelly Stinnett did it for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2005. Kelly Lee Stinnett (born February 4, 1970 in Lawton, Oklahoma) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who is currently a The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. [16]
Other work
Mauer modeled for Perry Ellis in the 2004-2005 off-season and is featured in television commercials for Pepsi and ESPN. Perry Ellis ( March 3, 1940 &ndash May 30, 1986) was an American Fashion designer who founded a sportswear house in the mid-1970s "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Pepsi-Cola is a carbonated beverage that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to [17]
Personal life
Mauer lived with Twins teammate Justin Morneau in Saint Paul during the 2006 season, but the two now have their own homes. Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981 in New Westminster British Columbia) is a Canadian Major League Baseball player who Mauer now lives in Stanchfield, MN, about 50 miles north of the Twin Cities. [18][17] Mauer spends his off-season in Fort Myers, Florida. Fort Myers is the County seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the [17]
Relatives
- In the 2001 draft, the Twins also selected Joe's older brother, Jake Mauer, as the 677th overall pick in the 23 round. Jake played at the University of St. Thomas, which is located in Saint Paul. The University of St Thomas (also known as UST or simply St Thomas) is a coeducational archdiocesan Roman Catholic institution of Some observers concluded that this was an attempt to induce Joe to sign a contract, but Mike Radcliff, the scouting director of the Twins, denied this. [19] Jake Mauer ended his playing career after the 2005 season but coached in the Twins farm system during the 2006 season. [20]
- His second cousin, Ken Mauer, is a referee in the NBA. Ken Mauer Jr (born April 23, 1955 in St Paul Minnesota) is a Professional basketball Referee in the National Basketball Association [21]
See also
References
- ^ A Swing Of Beauty. The batting championship is awarded to the Major League Baseball player in each of the American League and the National League who has the highest Batting average ESPN.com. ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc
- ^ a b c d Daniel Paulling (2004-7-12). Player in the Spotlight: Joe Mauer. AtHomePlate. com.
- ^ a b Mauer wins AL batting title on final day. ESPN.com (2006-10-1). ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc
- ^ a b Tom Wier (2001-6-29). Mauer Honored. USA Today.
- ^ Jim Walsh (2006-7-5). The Kid Who Struck Out Joe Mauer. CityPages. com.
- ^ a b c d e Player Biography and Career Highlights.
- ^ Rod Beaton (2001-6-6). Youth, pitching dominate draft. USATODAY. com.
- ^ a b c ESPN.com Gamelog.
- ^ Elias Sports Bureau, Inc. (2006-6-11). Elias Says....
- ^ D. C. Reeves (2006-6-12). Surging Mauer takes top AL honors. MLB.com. MLBcom is the official site of Major League Baseball. MLBcom is a source of baseball-related information including baseball news statistics and sports columns
- ^ Jason Brummond (2006-7-2). Twins te monthly AL honors. MLB.com. MLBcom is the official site of Major League Baseball. MLBcom is a source of baseball-related information including baseball news statistics and sports columns
- ^ American League All-Star Roster. ESPN.com (2006-7-7). ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc
- ^ SI.com - Sports Illustrated Covers - Aug. 7, 2006 - Hardworking Twins catcher Joe Mauer is the ideal hometown hero, and he's poised to make history at his position
- ^ Red Sox LF Ramirez wins ninth Silver Slugger award. ESPN.com (2006-10-10). ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated
- ^ Mauer, Twins avoid arbitration with four-year deal. ESPN.com (2007-2-11). ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc
- ^ Mauer's inside-the-park HR Twin's first since 2001. ESPN.com (2007-7-21). ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc
- ^ a b c Jason Williams (2007-1-28). A busy Joe. Pioneer Press.
- ^ Jim Souhan (2006-8-10). Morneau, Mauer share a lot -- but not MVP award. Star Tribute.
- ^ Twins selected Mauer's brother in 23rd round. USA Today (2001-6-6). USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company.
- ^ Kelly Thesier (2007-1-22). Mailbag: Anderson integral part of staff. MLB.com. MLBcom is the official site of Major League Baseball. MLBcom is a source of baseball-related information including baseball news statistics and sports columns
- ^ Souhan, Jim (2007-04-12). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Jim Souhan: Grandpa is back in saddle. Star Tribune. The Star Tribune (also Star Trib or Strib, as it is often referred to is the largest Newspaper in the U Retrieved on 2007-05-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
- Joe Mauer Fan Club
- The Twins Other M&M Boy - JustinMorneau.com
- A Swing of Beauty
- Right at Home - ESPN the Magazine, March 1 2004
- Joe Mauer Fan site with daily blog updates, stats, bio, pictures, and more.
- Did Mauer make the right choice? (Minnesota Public Radio)
- Joe Mauer: Too good to be true? (Minnesota Public Radio)
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First overall pick in the MLB Entry Draft 2001 |
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| Preceded by Miguel Olivo |
Topps Rookie All-Star Catcher 2004 |
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| Preceded by Alex Rodriguez |
American League Player of the Month June, 2006 |
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| Preceded by Michael Young |
American League Batting Champion 2006 |
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| NAME | Mauer, Joe |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Joey |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Baseball player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 19, 1983 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
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