Part of it is convenience because of their names, but part of it is an uncanny personality match. Both Joe Mauer of the Twins and quarterback Joe Flacco of the Ravens are often referred to as "Ordinary Joe." Of course, there is nothing ordinary about their accomplishments and the lives they have created for themselves. Here is a look at both athletes:
PLAYER
AGE
SIZE
DRAFT STATUS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
BIG CONTRACT
AS A PROSPECT IN HIGH SCHOOL
BASEBALL CONNECTION
FAMILY LIFE
30
6-5, 230 pounds
First round, No. 1 overall in 2001
Three batting titles (2006, 2008, 2009) and an MVP award (2009)
Signed six-year contract with $20.1 million average salary this past offseason
Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2001 as one of top QB prospects in the country
Brothers Billy and Jake also played in Twins organization, and Jake is now a manager in the system
Married in 2012 and just became a father to twin girls
28
6-6, 245 pounds
First round, No. 18 overall in 2008
Super Bowl XLVII champion and MVP
Signed six-year contract with $20.1 million average salary this past offseason
Only a three-star recruit as a QB and the 39th-best prospect his position according to Rivals.com
Brother Mike was a 2009 Orioles draft pick but has since retired
Married in 2011; has one son already, with another child on the way.
MICHAEL RAND
Filip Gustavsson recorded his third shutout this season, and Kirill Kaprizov set a franchise record for power-play goals.
