Jake Bauers, first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers, was close to walking away from Major League Baseball before deciding to return. That decision has proven to be the right call.
Bauers is now one of the nominees for the Hank Aaron Award, handed out each year 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.