MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins hitting coach Tom Brunansky has a simple explanation for Joe Mauer's resurgence offensively this year.
Mauer, in his 13th season, looks more like the six-time All-Star than the hitter who batted a combined .270/.348/.376 over the previous two years since his season-ending concussion in 2013. He is batting .301/.424/.398 this season with 24 walks compared to 17 strikeouts in 139 plate appearances. Brunansky says it all starts with improved mechanics and better vision.
"I think the old self is a pretty good analogy," Brunansky said. "I think what you've seen is a lack of head movement and a lack of hand movement.