JOE MAUER WILL MOVE TO 1ST BASE IN 2014

According to a press release sent out by the Minnesota Twins, “The Twins announced that they will move All-Star catcher Joe Mauer from behind the plate to first base in 2014. After consultation with doctors, and given the inherent risks of future injury at the catcher position, the organization and Joe determined that it would be in the best interest of both him and the Twins for a position change.

Mauer has played 56 career games at first base committing just four errors in 536 total chances for a .993 fielding percentage. Mauer has caught in 920 games and earned three Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at catcher (2008-10). He was named American League MVP while winning his third batting title in 2009 and has made six trips to the All-Star Game, four as the American League's starting catcher.”

Mauer has suffered concussions behind the plate. This is one of the reasons that he will move to first base.