Joe Mauer became the first catcher to win the American League batting title since … Joe Mauer in 2006. In 2006, Joe Mauer was the first catcher ever to win the AL batting title (and the first catcher to lead the Major Leagues in batting average). Two National League catchers have won the batting title a total of three times (see below).
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AL 2008 |
NL 2008 |
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1. Joe Mauer (MIN) .328 |
1. Chipper Jones (ATL) .364 |
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2. Dustin Pedroia (BOS) .326 |
2. Albert Pujols (STL) .357 |
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3. Milton Bradley (TEX) .321 |
3. Matt Holliday (COL) .321 |
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AL 2006 |
NL 2006 |
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1. Joe Mauer (MIN) .347 |
1. Freddy Sanchez (PIT) .344 |
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2. Derek Jeter (NYY) .344 |
2. Miguel Cabrera (FLA) .339 |
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3. Robinson Cano (NYY) .342 |
3. Albert Pujols (STL) .331 |
Catchers that won the National League Batting Title:
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1942: Ernie Lombardi – Boston Braves – .330 |
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1938: Ernie Lombardi – Cincinnati Reds – .342 |
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1926: Bubbles Hargrave – Cincinnati Reds – .353 |
