Joe Mauer
| Birthdate | 4/19/1983 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 2004 |
| Year of Induction | 2024 |
| Teams | Twins |
| Positions | Catcher, Designated Hitter, First Base |
If Joe Mauer went 0-for-1,050, he’d still have a higher career on-base percentage than Hall of Fame catchers Johnny Bench, Gary Carter and Carlton Fisk.
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Lineup card signed by Joe Mauer as a minor leaguer
Lineup card signed by Joe Mauer as a minor leaguer
For the ten-year period from 2004-2013, catcher Joe Mauer was one of baseball’s best players. The three-time batting champ and 2009 AL MVP made six All Star games in those ten years while hitting .323 and tallying a .405 on-base percentage.
His Hall of Fame case is strong. Since baseball integrated in 1947, 30 players have recorded at least six seasons with an on-base percentage of .400 or higher. Mauer is the only player in the group whose primary position was catcher. He is also the only catcher in big league history to earn three batting crowns.
In the collection is this lineup card from June 20, 2003 – the season before Mauer’s MLB debut – signed by the Twins legend when he played for the New Britain Rock Cats.
Closeup of Joe Mauer autograph
Closeup of Joe Mauer autograph
The lineup card is signed by four members of the 2003 Double-A New Britain Rock Cats, each of whom made the Major Leagues. Shown here is a closeup of Mauer’s signature who was batting sixth in the game. The catcher played 73 games for the Rock Cats in 2003 hitting .341 with a .400 on-base percentage. In addition to Mauer, the card is signed by MLB All Stars Jesse Crain and Jason Barlett as well as future Twins Josh Rabe and Terry Tiffee.
