Joe's talent, tools and exceptional makeup give him the chance to be an impact major league player. This whole high school career has been a fairy tale. He batted .567 in 208 at-bats during his career, striking out just once. Ryan said the Twins decided to make Mauer their No. 1 pick three days ago, though they kept the news a secret to Mauer and his family. He's a left-handed hitting catcher with lots of size.
Nothing rattles that guy.
A family friend called the Mauers first, having discovered on the Internet that the Twins had selected Mauer. Teammates high-fived each other. It was an unbelievable feeling. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.