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With the Hall of Fame induction ceremony taking place in Cooperstown, NY this week, Minnesota Twins fans might be wondering when the next member of their team will gain election. Right now, it appears that former star catcher Joe Mauer has the best chance, so here we’ll take a look for his case for election.
The Twins drafted Mauer with the first overall pick in the 2001 amateur draft, though some thought that pitcher Mark Prior, who was taken second by the Chicago Cubs, was the much better talent.