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THE NUMBER
April 04, 2011
9.8
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April 04, 2011

The Number

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9.8

Percentage of 2010 at bats in which Joe Mauer swung at the first pitch, fourth lowest in the AL. But when the three-time batting champ did go to the plate hacking, few were better. Mauer hit .552 (16 for 29) when he put the first pitch in play, second best in the majors.

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