Joe Mauer 2.0

Joe Mauer has been enjoying a bounceback season in 2017, his best since becoming the Twins full-time 1st baseman. Hitting over .300 and again excelling in on-base percenage, the three-time American League batting champ (and 2009 MVP) has helped lead Minnesota to the brink of a Wild Card.
Concussion issues and several other injuries forced the former All Star catcher to change positions. And since moving from the homer-friendly Metrodome to the less cozy confines of Target Field, Mauer is no longer considered much of a power-hitter. But he provides leadership on a young club that's not only back in contention, but likely headed back to Yankee Stadium for an October 3rd play-in game.
(This image is from the Twins September 18th game against the Yankees.)

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