Original sentence: A graduate of Cretin-Derham Hall High School in Saint Paul, he was drafted in 2001 with the first pick of the first round of the MLB draft.After playing in the minor leagues to rehabilitate his knee, he returned to the Twins in June.In July, pain and swelling in his left knee forced Mauer to stop playing for the rest of the season.Joe Mauer (born Joseph Patrick Mauer on April 19, 1983 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA) is a catcher for the Minnesota Twins.Pierzynski, was traded to the San Francisco Giants in the 2003 off-season and he was promoted to the Twins roster soon after
Edited sentence: 2004 - Minnesota Twins (MLB - American League).A graduate of Cretin-Derham Hall, he was drafted in 2001 in the first round of the major league baseball draft.After playing in the minor leagues to rehabiliate his knee, he returned to the Twins in June.Bats: Left.Birth place: St.College: none (drafted out of high school).Date of Birth: April 19, 1983.Drafted: 2001 (Round #1, Pick #1, Minnesota Twins).He is also very popular with the ladies as they find him very attractive.In July, pain and swelling in his left knee caused Mauer to not play the rest of the season.Joseph Patrick Mauer is a catcher for the Minnesota Twins.Major League History: (2004).Paul, Minnesota.Pierzynski was traded to the San Francisco Giants in the 2003 off-season and he was promoted to the major league roster soon after.This year he is having a very good year, and looks to make the all-star team in his first full season in the majors.Throws: Right.Vital Statistics: