Joe Mauer
Catcher · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (2004-2018)
Joe Mauer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2018 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,858 career games, he hit .306 with 2,123 hits, 143 home runs, and 923 RBI. Joe Mauer was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024 and was a 6-time All-Star, an MVP, a 3-time Gold Glove, and a 5-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 20,061.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-04-05
- Last Game
- 2018-09-30
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 2024 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 6× All-Star · MVP · 3× Gold Glove · 5× Silver Slugger
Full name: Joseph Patrick Mauer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,858 | 6,930 | 1,018 | 2,123 | 428 | 30 | 143 | 923 | 52 | 939 | 1,034 | .306 | .388 | .439 | .827 | 20,061 |
Career AVG .306 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.
Career OBP .388 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.
Career SLG .439 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OPS .827 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 35 | 107 | 18 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 14 | .308 | .266 (+16%) | .335 (+10%) | .427 (+33%) | .762 (+23%) | 403.1 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 131 | 489 | 61 | 144 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 55 | 13 | 61 | 64 | .294 | .264 (+11%) | .330 (+13%) | .418 (-2%) | .749 (+4%) | 627.3 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 140 | 521 | 86 | 181 | 36 | 4 | 13 | 84 | 8 | 79 | 54 | .347 | .269 (+29%) | .336 (+28%) | .431 (+17%) | .768 (+22%) | 2679.8 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 109 | 406 | 62 | 119 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 60 | 7 | 57 | 51 | .293 | .268 (+9%) | .335 (+14%) | .422 (+1%) | .758 (+6%) | 681.1 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 146 | 536 | 98 | 176 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 85 | 1 | 84 | 50 | .328 | .263 (+24%) | .333 (+24%) | .416 (+8%) | .749 (+15%) | 2000.9 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 138 | 523 | 94 | 191 | 30 | 1 | 28 | 96 | 4 | 76 | 63 | .365 | .262 (+39%) | .332 (+33%) | .417 (+41%) | .750 (+37%) | 4299.2 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 137 | 510 | 88 | 167 | 43 | 1 | 9 | 75 | 1 | 65 | 53 | .327 | .257 (+27%) | .325 (+24%) | .402 (+16%) | .728 (+20%) | 2183.2 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 82 | 296 | 38 | 85 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 38 | .287 | .255 (+13%) | .320 (+12%) | .399 (-8%) | .719 (+1%) | 185.9 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 147 | 545 | 81 | 174 | 31 | 4 | 10 | 85 | 8 | 90 | 88 | .319 | .254 (+25%) | .318 (+30%) | .405 (+10%) | .724 (+19%) | 2554.7 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 113 | 445 | 62 | 144 | 35 | 0 | 11 | 47 | 0 | 61 | 89 | .324 | .253 (+28%) | .317 (+27%) | .396 (+20%) | .714 (+23%) | 2169.1 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 120 | 455 | 60 | 126 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 55 | 3 | 60 | 96 | .277 | .251 (+10%) | .313 (+15%) | .386 (-4%) | .700 (+5%) | 610.9 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 158 | 592 | 69 | 157 | 34 | 2 | 10 | 66 | 2 | 67 | 112 | .265 | .254 (+4%) | .316 (+7%) | .404 (-6%) | .721 (avg) | 89.5 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 134 | 494 | 68 | 129 | 22 | 4 | 11 | 49 | 2 | 79 | 93 | .261 | .255 (+2%) | .321 (+13%) | .417 (-7%) | .738 (+2%) | 442.7 |
| 2017 | MIN | AL | 141 | 525 | 69 | 160 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 71 | 2 | 66 | 83 | .305 | .254 (+20%) | .324 (+18%) | .425 (-2%) | .750 (+7%) | 975.2 |
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 127 | 486 | 64 | 137 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 51 | 86 | .282 | .247 (+14%) | .318 (+10%) | .409 (-8%) | .727 (avg) | 158.2 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,858 | 6,930 | 1,018 | 2,123 | 428 | 30 | 143 | 923 | 52 | 939 | 1,034 | .306 | — | — | — | — | 20,061 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1856 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 937 | 3431 | 518 | 1054 | 68 | 467 | .307 |
| Away | 919 | 3492 | 500 | 1067 | 75 | 456 | .306 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-30 | MIN | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-09-29 | MIN | CHW | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-28 | MIN | CHW | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018-09-28 | MIN | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-27 | MIN | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-26 | MIN | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-25 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-09-23 | MIN | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-22 | MIN | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-09-21 | MIN | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 603 | 583 | 4873 | 376 | 19 | 481 |
| C | 921 | 885 | 5831 | 323 | 30 | 39 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | C | 32 | 29 | 212 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | MIN | C | 116 | 110 | 693 | 44 | 5 | 6 |
| 2006 | MIN | C | 120 | 119 | 866 | 44 | 4 | 7 |
| 2007 | MIN | C | 91 | 88 | 598 | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | MIN | C | 139 | 135 | 831 | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | MIN | C | 109 | 105 | 724 | 31 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | MIN | C | 112 | 107 | 696 | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | MIN | 1B | 18 | 16 | 158 | 11 | 1 | 15 |
| 2011 | MIN | C | 52 | 47 | 291 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 | MIN | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIN | 1B | 30 | 30 | 265 | 17 | 2 | 22 |
| 2012 | MIN | C | 74 | 72 | 425 | 25 | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 | MIN | 1B | 8 | 8 | 78 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | MIN | C | 75 | 73 | 495 | 30 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 | MIN | 1B | 100 | 99 | 830 | 82 | 3 | 85 |
| 2015 | MIN | 1B | 137 | 135 | 1151 | 86 | 5 | 113 |
| 2016 | MIN | 1B | 95 | 92 | 811 | 53 | 2 | 91 |
| 2017 | MIN | 1B | 125 | 118 | 947 | 63 | 2 | 90 |
| 2018 | MIN | 1B | 90 | 85 | 633 | 61 | 3 | 56 |
| 2018 | MIN | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 920 |
| First Base | 603 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 310 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-05-28 |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-08-06 |
| 2013 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2010 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2010 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2009 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2009 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player | |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 2009 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-05-23 |
| 2009 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2009 | This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2008 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2008 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2006 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-06-10 |
| 2006 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2006 | TSN All-Star | C |
Salary History
Joe Mauer's recorded salaries total $172,025,000 over 13 seasons, 2004 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mauer's career ran from 2004 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIN | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | $23,000,000 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | $12,500,000 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $10,500,000 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | $6,250,000 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $3,750,000 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $400,000 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | $325,000 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $172,025,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 6.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 97.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 387.0 | 392 | 27 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 188.0 | 392 | 2 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 116.0 | 392 | 0 |
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Joe Mauer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Mauer debuted on April 5, 2004 and played a final game on September 30, 2018. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Born on April 19, 1983, in St. Paul, MN, USA, Mauer is listed as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Mauer's listed size is 225 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. Mauer's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Patrick Mauer.
Mauer collected 2,123 hits in 6,930 at bats across 1,858 games, good for a .306 batting average, adding 143 home runs, 923 runs batted in, and 52 stolen bases. Mauer got on base at a .388 rate and slugged .439 (.827 OPS). Over the seasons Mauer played, league hitters batted .259; the .306 career figure is 18.5% above that. The OPS comparison is .827 to a league .738, 12.1% above average. Mauer's most home runs in a season came in 2009, when the total reached 28 for the Minnesota Twins.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Mauer
- What years did Joe Mauer play?
- Joe Mauer played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2018.
- Was Joe Mauer a pitcher?
- No. Joe Mauer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Mauer hit?
- Joe Mauer hit 143 career home runs with 2,123 hits.
- Is Joe Mauer in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Joe Mauer was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024.
- What teams did Joe Mauer play for?
- Joe Mauer played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (2004–2018).
- How many MVP awards did Joe Mauer win?
- Joe Mauer won 1 MVP award, in 2009.
- What awards did Joe Mauer win?
- Joe Mauer won the MVP award (2009), 3 Gold Gloves (2008, 2009, and 2010), and 5 Silver Slugger awards (2006, 2008–2010, 2013). He was selected to 6 All-Star Games.
- What were Joe Mauer's career stats?
- In 1,858 games, Joe Mauer had 2,123 hits, 143 home runs, 923 RBI, 1,018 runs, and 52 stolen bases, with a .306 batting average.
- How much did Joe Mauer earn in his career?
- Joe Mauer's recorded salaries total $172,025,000 over 13 seasons, 2004 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mauer's career ran from 2004 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
- What was Joe Mauer's salary?
- Joe Mauer's last recorded salary was $23,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $23,000,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $300,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2016.
- What position did Joe Mauer play?
- Joe Mauer played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Mauer and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Mauer was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Mauer hit each season?
- Joe Mauer's home runs by season: 6 in 2004, 9 in 2005, 13 in 2006, 7 in 2007, 9 in 2008, 28 in 2009, 9 in 2010, 3 in 2011, 10 in 2012, 11 in 2013, 4 in 2014, 10 in 2015, 11 in 2016, 7 in 2017, and 6 in 2018. His most in one season was 28, in 2009.
- What was Joe Mauer's career batting average?
- Joe Mauer batted .306 over his career, with 2,123 hits in 6,930 at bats.