Joe Mauer
Baseball player and three-time batting champion
Born
April 19th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This American baseball player played as a catcher and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins from 2004 to 2018. A three-time batting champion, he is recognized for his impressive hitting prowess and exceptional defensive skills. Mauer became the first catcher in MLB history to win the American League MVP award in 2009. He was selected as an All-Star five times throughout his career and received the Gold Glove award multiple times. His tenure with the Twins included significant contributions to the team's successes during the 2000s and 2010s, solidifying his position as one of the franchise's all-time greats.
Three-time batting champion
American League MVP in 2009
Five-time All-Star selection
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