Joe Mauer Flies Out To Right Field

Minnesota Twins starting catcher Joe Mauer flies out to right field against Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Bruce Chen in the bottom of the third inning during a home game on June 10, 2010 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Bruce Chen Strikes Out Joe Mauer

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Bruce Chen strikes out Minnesota Twins All-Star catcher Joe Mauer on three pitches at Target Field on June 10, 2010.

Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau is on deck.

Joe Mauer’s Insane Behind-The-Net Foul Ball Catch

This was an absolutely insane catch. Joe Mauer reached around the net all the while keeping his eye and concentration on the pop-foul by Kansas City Royals’ Mitch Maier. The play occurred in the top of the 9th inning on June 10, 2010. I had a perfect view of the play, sitting seven rows behind home plate. The guy continues to amaze. Found at YouTube from MLBOnYT.

Joe Mauer Works The Plate

Minnesota Twins starting catcher Joe Mauer draws a walk off Kansas City Royals’ starting pitcher Bruce Chen at Target Field on June 10, 2010.

Outdoor Twins Baseball

I’ve been waiting since 1997, when the Twins started pushing for a ballpark, for the wonderful day I spent Sunday watching outdoor Twins baseball. Target Field is amazing: