Jun 15, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins former player Joe Mauer acknowledges the crowd during Mauer's number retirement ceremony before the start of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 15, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins former player Joe Mauer acknowledges the crowd during Mauer's number retirement ceremony before the start of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 14, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reads a proclamation naming June 15, 2019 as Joe Mauer Day in honor of Minnesota Twins former player Joe Mauer (right) during a ceremony before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 14, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins former player Joe Mauer waves to the crowd before a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 14, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reads a proclamation naming June 15, 2019 as Joe Mauer Day in honor of Minnesota Twins former player Joe Mauer (right) during a ceremony before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 12, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) and first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 11, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor congratulates Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) after his grand slam in the fifth inning against New York Yankees at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 26, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart (23) prepares to tag out Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 26, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Blake Swihart (23) holds up the ball after tagging out Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 25, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Joe Mauer (7) hits an RBI double against Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 24, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar (5) is greeted at home plate by designated hitter Robbie Grossman (36) and first baseman Joe Mauer (7) after hitting a three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 24, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) is greeted in the dugout by teammates after scoring against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 24, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) slides home to score against Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 24, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) is greeted by third baseman Eduardo Escobar (5) after scoring against Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 15, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates his run in the seventh inning against Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 15, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) dives for a ground ball in the second inning against Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Joe Mauer (7) hits a RBI fielders choice in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with pinch hitter Robbie Grossman (36) and second baseman Brian Dozier (2) after scoring a run in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle (18) gets out Minnesota Twins designated hitter Joe Mauer (7) at second base and attempts to turn a double play in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 13, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a home run scoring three runs during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 13, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) rounds third base on his home run during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 13, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Jake Cave (60) crosses the plate congratulated by designated hitter Robbie Grossman (36) both whom scored on a home run by first baseman Joe Mauer (7) during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Raysat Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 13, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a single during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 12, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) bats during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 3, 2018; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) strikes out as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Erik Kratz (15) collects the pitch from starting pitcher Junior Guerra (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 30, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a 3 RBI double during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 29, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a two RBI double in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 29, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) and Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (23) after they score on his three run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 29, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a three run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 16, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario (20) and designated hitter Joe Mauer (7) celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 16, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Joe Mauer (7) and left fielder Eddie Rosario (20) celebrate after scoring with second baseman Brian Dozier (2) during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

May 7, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

May 5, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates in the dugout after he scores against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with third baseman Eduardo Escobar (5) after hitting a home run in the first inning against Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 30, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) scores beating Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin (55) tag during the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 24, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson (30) throws to first to get Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) out in the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 11, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 10, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates his run in the first inning against Houston Astros at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 9, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) fields a ground ball in the fourth inning against Houston Astros at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 31, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) fields a ground ball in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 30, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Tigers short stop Andrew Romine (17) forces out Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) at second base during the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 26, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) celebrates with center fielder Zack Granite (8) and first baseman Joe Mauer (7) after hitting three-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY

Sep 26, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with second baseman Brian Dozier (2) after scoring against the Cleveland Indians in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 26, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) scores against Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (55) in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (30) is helped off the field by trainer Kevin Rand after he is struck by a ball hit by Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (30) is checked on by catcher Bryan Holaday (50) after he is struck by a ball hit by Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (30) lays on the field after he is struck by a ball hit by Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 19, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) bunts for a single against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 17, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 15, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) reacts with first baseman Joe Mauer (7) after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 31, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a sacrifice fly during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 27, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) is greeted by first baseman Joe Mauer (7) after hitting a home run to score them both in the fourth inning against Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 27, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) is tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Miguel Montero (47) in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) slides safely in front of Chicago White Sox starting pitcher James Shields (33) on a wild pitch during the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 17, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (right) is tagged out at home by Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Aug 17, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (right) is tagged out at home by Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) is congratulated by teammates after he hits a two run home run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a three run RBI double in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 9, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) is greeted by first baseman Joe Mauer (7) after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 2, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) and first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrate a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports