Joe Mauer is a retired American baseball player who spent his entire professional career with the Minnesota Twins. Born on April 19, 1983, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mauer attended Cretin-Derham High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. However, baseball was his passion, and he chose to pursue a professional career in the sport after graduating from high school. More about Joe Mauer
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Mauer was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2001 as the first overall pick. He spent a few years in the minor leagues before making his major league debut for the Twins in 2004. In his rookie season, he hit .308 with six home runs and 17 doubles, earning him the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Over the course of his career, Mauer became known for his exceptional fielding and hitting skills, earning numerous accolades, including six All-Star Game selections, three Gold Glove Awards, and five Silver Slugger Awards. He also won the American League Most Valuable Player Award in 2009, becoming the first catcher to do so since 1972.In total, we tracked 3842 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Joe Mauer (Joe Mauer 2002 Bowman Chrome XFRACTOR #391 AUTO AUTOGRAPH RC ROOKIE BGS 9.5!) was sold in January 2024 for $3100.00 while the cheapest item (2009 Upper Deck Signature Stars #59 Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Baseball Card) found a new owner for $0.20 in August 2019. The month with the most items sold (104) was June 2010 with an average selling price of $22.51 for an autographed item of Joe Mauer. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2018 with $165.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $6.99 was June 2015. In average, an autographed item from Joe Mauer is worth $38.01.
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Joe Mauer has Hall of Fame numbers, and here's why Twins catcher should get in o (12/22/23): Joe Mauer is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this winter
Joe Mauer is a no-doubt Hall of Famer, and here's why Twins catcher should get i (12/22/23): Joe Mauer is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this winter
Batting Around: Joe Mauer joins Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in 2024 -- will he (01/26/23): Mauer will appear on the ballot for the first time next year
Minnesota Wild Joe Mauer tribute uniforms (02/08/19): The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Minnesota Wild to honor Twins legend Joe Mauer with custom '7' warmup jerseys (02/06/19): Wild players will wear custom Joe Mauer no. 7 jerseys during pregame warmups before they drop the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers...
Minnesota Wild Joe Mauer tribute uniforms (02/2019): The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Joe Mauer could do it all, but baseball is in his blood (12/2018): Basketball was Joe Mauer's favorite sport growing up, and recruiting services said he was the best senior quarterback in the country, but Mauer's game was always going to be baseball.
Twins: Joe Mauer ready for reboot after offseason makeover (04/2015): FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Play time. That's what Tom Brunansky called those 7:30 a.m. sessions out on Field 6 with Joe Mauer this spring.
Twins: Tom Brunansky called shot for Joe Mauer (03/2015): FORT MYERS, Fla.-- Joe Mauer has just three extra-base hits this spring.
Joe Mauer OK with Minnesota Twins game-day cellphone ban (02/2015): FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Franchise first baseman Joe Mauer was asked Saturday what he thinks of the new rules first-time manager Paul Molitor has instituted for the Twins clubhouse.
Kid reacts to Joe Mauer autograph at TwinsFest (01/2015): KARE 11 spoke with Charlie Bates in an exclusive, post-autograph interview.
Twins: Paul Molitor has no issue with Joe Mauer's leadership (12/2014): SAN DIEGO -- Joe Mauer's quiet personality leads some critics to believe he could do more in the area of clubhouse leadership, but new Twins manager Paul Molitor believes his franchise first baseman goes about things just fine.
Joe Mauer Makes Friends Through Bowling (11/2014): Mauer hosted the Lanes For Friendship, a fundraiser for the Highland Friendship Club.
No sense waiting for the Joe Mauer of old (10/2014): His batting-title days are over, and he won't hit home runs. In short, the Joe Mauer of the future is -- at best -- the Joe Mauer of the present.
Twins first baseman Joe Mauer winding up 'tough year' (09/2014): DETROIT -- A few flecks of gray have started to show up in Joe Mauer's close-cropped brown hair.
Twins: Ailing Joe Mauer at DH for third straight day (08/2014): BALTIMORE -- Joe Mauer spent a third straight game at designated hitter with what Twins manager Ron Gardenhire termed minor soreness in his left (non-throwing) shoulder.
Twins hope to put Joe Mauer on Rochester rehab assignment soon (07/2014): Joe Mauer won't travel with the Twins when they leave for a six-game trip through Kansas City and Chicago on Tuesday. If all goes well, he won't be with them when they return for a two-game homestand against San Diego Aug. 5-6, either.
Twins: Joe Mauer brings 10-game hit streak into series (06/2014): Twins first baseman Joe Mauer brings a season-best, 10-game hitting streak into Monday's season opener against Kansas City.
SidCast: Why is Joe Mauer struggling? (05/2014): Mauer finished the four-game Rangers series 3-for-17 with one double, one run scored and one RBI. He also left six runners on base and struck out twice with two outs and runners in scoring position late in games.
Difference between Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, Twins' Joe Mauer is power (04/2014): Loading Photo Galleries ... MINNEAPOLIS — It was a matchup of at least No. 1 vs. No. 2, at least for now.
Side by side A comparison of Kirby Puckett and Joe Mauer after 10 seasons as Twi (03/2014): Joe Mauer has an AL MVP Award to his name but not a single season with 100 or more RBI. Poll: Where will the Twins finish in the AL Central?
Twins' Joe Mauer won't have 'any problem' with move to first base, Kent Hrbek sa (02/2014): FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins legend Kent Hrbek rolled into town Tuesday, just in time to do a team-sponsored TV spot with T.C Bear and Joe Mauer.
Joe Mauer excited to reinvent himself at first base (01/2014): The Twins' face of the franchise is getting support from teammates and fans as his full-time transition to first base begins.
AL Top Players: No. 25 Joe Mauer (12/2013): A daily look at the top players in the American League.
Prep Bowl's biggest star? How about Twins' Joe Mauer (11/2013): Joe Mauer graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall more than a decade ago. But the former Raiders quarterback, a national high school football player of the year, still has his former coach Mal Scanlan wondering, "What if?"
Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer voted Gold Glove finalist (10/2013): Joe Mauer has been recognized once again for his defensive prowess.
Twins: Joe Mauer wants Gardenhire to remain manager (09/2013): Franchise catcher Joe Mauer threw his full support behind manager Ron Gardenhire, even as the Twins closed out their third straight season of 96 losses or more.
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer ready to take some swings (08/2013): ARLINGTON, Texas -- Twins catcher Joe Mauer "ramped up" his physical activity on Friday, general manager Terry Ryan said, and hopes to take a few swings off a tee on Saturday at Target Field.
Charley Walters: Joe Mauer credits prep coach for batting eye (07/2013): Three-time American League batting champion Joe Mauer of the Twins credits Jim O'Neill for teaching him the strike zone.
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer and wife prepare for big day (06/2013): Joe Mauer isn't just challenging for the fourth batting title of his career. He is doing so amid impending fatherhood and an upcoming move across town.
Commentary: Little Joe Mauer grows up (05/2013): CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — If you want to know what’s on Joe Mauer’s mind, all you have to do is ask.
Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer getting hit (04/2013): DETROIT -- A sore shift behind the plate extended a rough week at the plate for Twins catcher Joe Mauer, tasked with trying to end his worst hitting slump in six years against the best pitcher in baseball.
Joe Mauer 's 30th birthday means another milestone for Twins catcher (03/2013): FORT MYERS, Fla. -- This is quite a period of milestones for Joe Mauer .
Joe Mauer has two hits, drives in run and scores twice to lead Twins over Oriole (02/2013): FORT MYERS, Fla. - As news spread that Joe Mauer and his wife are expecting twins in August, the All-Star catcher had two hits with an RBI, a walk and two runs scored to lead the Minnesota Twins over the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on Thursday.
Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer says he wants to catch more this season (01/2013): After silencing his doubters with a robust season at the plate, Joe Mauer bid adieu to a miserable 2012 season, got married in December, then watched the Twins demolish and rebuild their starting rotation.
The revival of Joe Mauer (12/2012): The end of 2012 is quickly approaching; as such, we have compiled a list of the top 12 Minnesota sports stories -- positive or negative -- from the year. We'll be counting them down every weekday from now until Jan. 1, when the top story will run.
Wedding Advice for Joe Mauer from Gardy and Joe's Brother Jake (11/2012): Minnesota's most eligible bachelor comes off the market this weekend. Ahead of Joe Mauer's wedding, we asked two men who may know him best for their advice - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire and Joe's brother Jake...
Twins Will Seek Competition For Trevor Plouffe, But It Won't Be Joe Mauer (10/2012): Terry Ryan Wants A Backup Plan For Trevor Plouffe And His Defense
Triple Crown watch: Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera holds slim lead over Joe Maue (09/2012): Cabrera is now hitting .325 to Mauer's .323, while three others are close behind.
TwinsCentric: What has happened to Joe Mauer's defense? (08/2012): Teams are running wild on Mauer.
Kemps® and Joe Mauer Team up for Minnesota Multi-Field Baseball Restoration Proj (07/2012): ST. PAUL, Minn., July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kemps, St. Paul-based dairy and ice cream producer, has unveiled a new program focused on restoring youth baseball fields across Minnesota. Kemps will donate ...
Joe Mauer goes deep in Twins' win (06/2012): Joe Mauer hit his third career home run at Target Field on Saturday, June 30, an opposite-field liner than just cleared the fence in left in a 5-1 victory over Kansas City.
Sansevere's Huddle: Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer shows signs of old Joe Mauer (05/2012): Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has gone on a run reminiscent of his all-star days. But is it enough? Can he do more? Should he do more?
Bats: Twins' Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau Flash Old Form (04/2012): Minnesota's former American League most valuable players played big roles in the Twins' win Monday against the Yankees.
Joe Mauer rounding into form as Twins' season opener nears (03/2012): FORT MYERS, Fla. - Asked whether he feels ready to start the season, Joe Mauer said mentally, yes. His swing, though, could use some last-minute fine tuning.
Wednesday edition: Wha' Happened? (02/2012): Good times.
Joe Rehab has become Joe Mauer again (01/2012): Twins fans looking for a reason to feel good about 2012 should consider this: At this time last year, Joe Mauer was doing nothing but rehab on his surgically repaired left knee. This year, he has started baseball activity in preparation for spring training.
Joe Mauer Gets Engaged to Fellow Cretin-Derham Hall Grad (12/2011): ST. PAUL - Joe Mauer, perhaps Minnesota's most eligible bachelor, on Saturday became engaged to fellow Cretin-Derham Hall graduate Maddie Bisanz. Talk about this topic
Friday edition: Wha' Happened? (10/2011): Good times.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Joe Mauer looked pale and a little gaunt. His voice was scratchy, (09/2011): The Minnesota Twins catcher has pneumonia, the latest malady in this maddening season full of them. His last game of the year came on Sept. 14.
Joe Mauer calls criticism of his toughness 'unfair,' says he 'hopes' to be in sh (08/2011): Joe Mauer says he's not more honest about his injuries because an opposing team once made him throw to second base a lot.
Joe Mauer's ease at first base doesn't surprise Twins manager Ron Gardenhire (07/2011): Catcher Joe Mauer's transition to part-time first baseman has been seamless and quite impressive - and pretty much what manager Ron Gardenhire expected.
Twins catcher Joe Mauer works out at first base (06/2011): MINNEAPOLIS - Joe Mauer is still catching for the Minnesota Twins. Talk about this topic
Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer to begin extended spring training (05/2011): SEATTLE - Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, battling what the team has called bilateral leg weakness, is scheduled to leave Tuesday for extended spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Twins minor league senior director Jim Rantz said today.
Joe Mauer will need rehab assignment before returning to Minnesota Twins (04/2011): Coming off of arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Joe Mauer tried to take it easy in spring training to conserve his legs for the rigors of catching in the regular season.
Twins' Joe Mauer tests knee in official spring catching debut (03/2011): FORT MYERS, Fla. — Joe Mauer made his official spring catching debut Saturday, spending five innings behind the plate while Nick Blackburn pitched in a 9-2 Twins win over Tampa Bay at Hammond Stadium.
Head & Shoulders Welcomes Joe Mauer to Its Lineup of Hair All Stars (02/2011): Iconic Brand Guarantees Great Looking Hair this MLB Season
Joe Mauer's goal in 2011 is greater durability (01/2011): BLAINE, Minn. — Joe Mauer has been warning eager teammate Joe Nathan to avoid overexertion during spring training as the Minnesota Twins closer completes his comeback from elbow surgery that kept him off the mound last year.