Jake Bauers, first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers, was close to walking away from Major League Baseball before choosing to come back. That decision has proven to be the right call.
Bauers is now a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award, awarded every season to the outstanding offensive performer in each league.
The Brewers are playing through the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Game 3 goes Tuesday, October 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET on FS1.