Joe Mauer, baseball player, 143 home runs, 2004-2018

Joe Mauer

⭐ Hall of Fame 2024

Born: 4/19/1983 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-04-05 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Joseph Patrick Mauer

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Biography

Joe Mauer, born in 1983, was a prominent American baseball player who graced the diamond from 2004 to 2018, primarily as a catcher and later as a first baseman. Over his prolific career, he played in 1,858 games, amassing 2,123 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .306. Mauer showcased a balanced offensive skill set, hitting 143 home runs and driving in 923 runs while also demonstrating speed on the basepaths with 52 stolen bases. His exceptional hitting ability and keen eye for the strike zone made him one of the premier hitters of his era, contributing significantly to the Minnesota Twins' successes during his tenure. Mauer’s career was marked by his six All-Star selections, reflecting his consistent performance and impact within Major League Baseball. He was known for his intelligent approach to hitting, combining patience and precision, which helped him maintain a strong on-base percentage. In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to the game, Mauer was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history. His career unfolded during a transformative period in the game, where offensive prowess was increasingly celebrated, and Mauer exemplified this evolution with his exceptional skills and sportsmanship.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1858 6930 1018 2123 428 30 143 923 52 939 1034 0.306 0.388 0.439 0.827 20060.7

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Career OBP .388 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.827 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 MIN AL 35 107 18 33 8 1 6 17 1 11 14 0.308 .266 (+16%) .335 (+10%) .427 (+33%) .762 (+23%) 403.1
2005 MIN AL 131 489 61 144 26 2 9 55 13 61 64 0.294 .264 (+11%) .330 (+13%) .418 (-2%) .749 (+4%) 627.3
2006 MIN AL 140 521 86 181 36 4 13 84 8 79 54 0.347 .269 (+29%) .336 (+28%) .431 (+17%) .768 (+22%) 2679.8
2007 MIN AL 109 406 62 119 27 3 7 60 7 57 51 0.293 .268 (+9%) .335 (+14%) .422 (+1%) .758 (+6%) 681.1
2008 MIN AL 146 536 98 176 31 4 9 85 1 84 50 0.328 .263 (+24%) .333 (+24%) .416 (+8%) .749 (+15%) 2000.9
2009 MIN AL 138 523 94 191 30 1 28 96 4 76 63 0.365 .262 (+39%) .332 (+33%) .417 (+41%) .750 (+37%) 4299.2
2010 MIN AL 137 510 88 167 43 1 9 75 1 65 53 0.327 .257 (+27%) .325 (+24%) .402 (+16%) .728 (+20%) 2183.2
2011 MIN AL 82 296 38 85 15 0 3 30 0 32 38 0.287 .255 (+13%) .320 (+12%) .399 (-8%) .719 (+1%) 185.9
2012 MIN AL 147 545 81 174 31 4 10 85 8 90 88 0.319 .254 (+25%) .318 (+30%) .405 (+10%) .724 (+19%) 2554.7
2013 MIN AL 113 445 62 144 35 0 11 47 0 61 89 0.324 .253 (+28%) .317 (+27%) .396 (+20%) .714 (+23%) 2169.1
2014 MIN AL 120 455 60 126 27 2 4 55 3 60 96 0.277 .251 (+10%) .313 (+15%) .386 (-4%) .700 (+5%) 610.9
2015 MIN AL 158 592 69 157 34 2 10 66 2 67 112 0.265 .254 (+4%) .316 (+7%) .404 (-6%) .721 (avg) 89.5
2016 MIN AL 134 494 68 129 22 4 11 49 2 79 93 0.261 .255 (+2%) .321 (+13%) .417 (-7%) .738 (+2%) 442.7
2017 MIN AL 141 525 69 160 36 1 7 71 2 66 83 0.305 .254 (+20%) .324 (+18%) .425 (-2%) .750 (+7%) 975.2
2018 MIN AL 127 486 64 137 27 1 6 48 0 51 86 0.282 .247 (+14%) .318 (+10%) .409 (-8%) .727 (avg) 158.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 40 1 11 1 0 0 1 4 7 0.275

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 ALWC MIN 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200
2010 ALDS2 MIN 3 12 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.250
2009 ALDS1 MIN 3 12 1 5 1 0 0 1 2 4 0.417
2006 ALDS2 MIN 3 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 603 583 4873 376 19 481
C 921 885 5831 323 30 39
OF 2 1 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 MIN C 32 29 212 10 2 0
2005 MIN C 116 110 693 44 5 6
2006 MIN C 120 119 866 44 4 7
2007 MIN C 91 88 598 35 1 5
2008 MIN C 139 135 831 52 3 1
2009 MIN C 109 105 724 31 3 3
2010 MIN C 112 107 696 34 3 3
2011 MIN 1B 18 16 158 11 1 15
2011 MIN C 52 47 291 18 4 2
2011 MIN OF 1 1 3 0 0 0
2012 MIN 1B 30 30 265 17 2 22
2012 MIN C 74 72 425 25 3 5
2013 MIN 1B 8 8 78 3 1 9
2013 MIN C 75 73 495 30 2 7
2014 MIN 1B 100 99 830 82 3 85
2015 MIN 1B 137 135 1151 86 5 113
2016 MIN 1B 95 92 811 53 2 91
2017 MIN 1B 125 118 947 63 2 90
2018 MIN 1B 90 85 633 61 3 56
2018 MIN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
2018 MIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 920
First Base 603
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 310

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-05-28
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-08-06
2013 Silver Slugger C
2010 Gold Glove C
2010 Silver Slugger C
2009 Gold Glove C
2009 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2009 Most Valuable Player
2009 Player of the Month May
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-05-23
2009 Silver Slugger C
2009 This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2008 Gold Glove C
2008 Silver Slugger C
2006 Player of the Month June
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-06-10
2006 Silver Slugger C
2006 TSN All-Star C

Featured In Rankings

#6
Top 20 Catchers in History of MLB Baseball
Ranked 6 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIN AL $23,000,000
2015 MIN AL $23,000,000
2014 MIN AL $23,000,000
2013 MIN AL $23,000,000
2012 MIN AL $23,000,000
2011 MIN AL $23,000,000
2010 MIN AL $12,500,000
2009 MIN AL $10,500,000
2008 MIN AL $6,250,000
2007 MIN AL $3,750,000
2006 MIN AL $400,000
2005 MIN AL $325,000
2004 MIN AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $172,025,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 6.0 392 0
2010 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 97.0 392 0
2009 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 387.0 392 27
2008 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 188.0 392 2
2006 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 116.0 392 0